'Wild One' Mixed Culture Golden Sour

Our second mixed culture beer, this time barrel fermented without inoculation. Utilising the mature culture already in these barrels, which previously made our Flanders Red, we let the golden wort ferment have free rein. As the subtle oak character diminishes after each batch, we figured it was time for a more funky barrel ferment. Soft brett funk and sacch esters on the nose, play nicely with the lemon acidity and chewy oak. Flavours of spices, pepper, farmhouse, tropical fruits and lemon ta...Read More...

Our second mixed culture beer, this time barrel fermented without inoculation. Utilising the mature culture already in these barrels, which previously made our Flanders Red, we let the golden wort ferment have free rein. As the subtle oak character diminishes after each batch, we figured it was time for a more funky barrel ferment.

Soft brett funk and sacch esters on the nose, play nicely with the lemon acidity and chewy oak. Flavours of spices, pepper, farmhouse, tropical fruits and lemon tantalisingly dance along palate. The finish is tart with clean acid and a touch of vanilla. For a full barrel ferment it’s incredibly balanced and delicate. – Working Title.

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