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Floral and vibrant raspberry define this wild ale: beers aged one to two and a half years, refermented on 350 grams of raspberries per litre. For extra depth, a portion macerated even longer on red wine grapes. A 6.3 % fruit blend from Den Helder, made with the brewery's own yeast culture and organic ingredients.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralberry
fruity
floral
berry
sour
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant raspberry and red fruit aromatics, layered beneath a pronounced floral character that suggests wild florals and dried petals.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lilly

◎ Appearance

Lilly presents a pale straw hue with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that recedes to a fine ring. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft mousse rather than aggressive bubbles. Lacing clings sparsely to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale strawcrystal clearfine white headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant raspberry and red fruit aromatics, layered beneath a pronounced floral character that suggests wild florals and dried petals. Beneath these fruit and flower notes lies a subtle funkiness—earthy, slightly musty—typical of wild yeast fermentation, complemented by hints of wine-like complexity from the macerated grape component.

raspberry forwardfloral and wildred wine characterfunky undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is defined by bright berry acidity and a tart snap that carries the raspberry through from entry to mid-palate. Mild herbaceous notes and the funky fermentation character add textural complexity, while the underlying dryness keeps the fruit-driven profile balanced and crisp. At 6.3% ABV, the alcohol remains unobtrusive, allowing the interplay of fruit, acid, and wild yeast to take center stage.

tart and fruitydry finishwild yeast funkcrisp and vibrant

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with residual tartness and berry notes trailing into a dry, slightly funky aftertaste. The acid persistence gently fades, leaving behind a sophisticated combination of fruit and fermentation character.

dry and tartfunky fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Wild Ale

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