Rooting Around - Summer
Barrel-Aged Sour + Cherry Wood and Blossom + Wild Ale
Rooting Around is a seasonal beer series for 2017 embracing our local terroir. Brewed for each season with foraged ingredients available to us at the time. Tying together seasonality and foraging is something we can really get behind at the Wild Beer co.
Available in 330ml Bottle / 30l Keg
- 330 ML
- 6% ABV
- 3 IBU
- 11 PLATO
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About
Rooting Around is a seasonal beer series for 2017 embracing our local terroir. Brewed for each season with foraged ingredients available to us at the time. Tying together seasonality and foraging is something we can really get behind at the Wild Beer co.
Ingredients
Malt
Golden Promise, Wheat, Caragold, Amber
Hops
Fuggles
Yeast
Ales, Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus
Other
Cherry tree; branches, buds, leaves, white blossom, red blossom
Allergens
malted barley (gluten) , wheat (gluten)
Experience
Appearance
Deep hazy gold
Aroma
Blossom, crushed cherries
Flavours
Tartness and dry tannins, woody
Finish
Mouthwatering, lingering
Cellaring
Drink Fresh or Age
Unique Aspect
Rooting Around - Summer, utilises all aspects of the cherry tree apart from the fruit. Branches in the mash tun, buds and leaves in the boil and most importantly blossom (both white and pink) post fermentation. Finally aged in ex Modus Operandi barrels with our wild cultures, this beer is bold, tart, and robust yet full of the nuances and complexities of the cherry tree.
Food Pairings
Acidity is a great flavour to pair with food, as wedo so often at the Wild Beer Co. Here it cuts through the rich umami and fat of Japanese Ramen noodle soup. Tannins and tartness prevail, while cherry notes blossom. Lean away from spicy dishes towards the savoury pork or tofu options. Extra points for creating this pairing during ‘Haname’ - the Japanese cherry blossom festival!