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Provision

Burning Sky Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Farmhouse Ale · One of 9 Farmhouse Ales in hopIQ

Provision is a masterful mixed-fermentation farmhouse ale from Burning Sky Brewery in rural Firle, East Sussex. This West Sussex craft house ages the beer in oak vessels using a trinity of cultures — saison yeast, brettanomyces, and lactobacillus — to coax out remarkable complexity. It pours a hazy, pale golden straw with a delicate, ephemeral head. The aroma drifts between lemon zest, hay, white pepper, and a whisper of barnyard funk. On the palate it is tart, crisp, and gently sour, with bright citric acidity giving way to earthy brett character and subtle oak tannins. At 6.7% ABV, the finish is dry, refreshing, and lingering — a beautifully crafted expression of the traditional farmhouse tradition reimagined through a distinctly British lens.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Farmhouse Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
funky
sour
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
oak
spicy
Hop character
earthyherbal
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Provision

Appearance

Provision presents a hazy, pale golden straw color that catches light with gentle translucence. The head is delicate and ephemeral, settling quickly into fine Schaumkleiden that cling intermittently to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft, approachable visual presence.

hazy golden strawfine lacingpale and translucent

Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon zest and white pepper notes, followed by subtle hay and dried grass undertones. A whisper of barnyard funk emerges as the beer warms, layered with hints of wood and a clean, slightly herbal character that speaks to both the mixed fermentation and oak aging.

citrus and white pepperhay and herbal notessubtle barnyard funkoak whispers

Taste

The palate strikes an elegant balance between tart and refreshing, with bright citric acidity leading the charge. Mid-palate reveals earthy brett character and subtle oak tannins that add structure without dominating. The beer remains crisp and clean throughout, with a gentle sourness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating.

tart and citricearthy brettoak tanninsbalanced sourness

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with a refreshing quality that invites another sip. Acidity carries through to the aftertaste, leaving a clean, slightly peppery impression that fades gradually.

dry and lingeringclean aftertaste
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
82
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Provision

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Provision

About Farmhouse Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Farmhouse Ale?

Farmhouse Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Farmhouse Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same funky, citrusy, earthy character as Provision will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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