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Wild Wild Life

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Delicate herbal aromas, soft oak and a hint of vanilla, then subtle spice and citrus with soft stone fruit earthiness and a touch of creaminess that rounds the mouthfeel. A refreshing yet refined, bright but balanced beer. Side fact: this blended sour saison was barrel-aged for over six months, and this is the [2026] edition.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourherbalearthy
sour
herbal
earthy
oak
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft herbal notes underpinned by a subtle oak character and whispers of vanilla from the barrel aging.
also:vanilla,dark fruit,tart
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Wild Life

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible but restrained, contributing to a refined visual presentation that signals the beer's elegant character.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentiondelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft herbal notes underpinned by a subtle oak character and whispers of vanilla from the barrel aging. Behind these lie gentle citrus and stone fruit notes, with a grounding earthiness that prevents the aromatics from becoming too delicate or ephemeral.

herbal elegancesoft oak and vanillastone fruitearthy foundation

◐ Taste

Bright sourness frames the entry without aggression, followed by a nuanced mid-palate where subtle spice, citrus, and dark fruit complexity unfold against a soft, creamy texture. The oak integration is refined, and the earthiness grounds what might otherwise be a purely tart experience, creating balance despite the beer's delicate structure.

bright acidityspiced citruscreamy mouthfeelearth and oak

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with tart and herbal notes persisting gently without becoming sharp. A soft stone fruit sweetness and vanilla undertone ease the departure, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

tart persistenceherbal aftertastesoft fade
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Sour Saison

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What is a Sour Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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