Coolship Grape
Local Grapes + Spontaneous Fermentation
Our newest Coolship release - this time celebrating local Somerset grapes!
This beer has been made by our team footstomping grapes in our coolships, fermented in our ex-wine foudres and matured in wine barrels. We have then blended the grape beer with some of our barrels of spontaneously fermented Coolship beer, inoculated by the wild cultures in our brewery, to create a complex and elegant wine and sour beer hybrid.
Available in 750ml bottle
- 750 ML
- 6.5% ABV
- 15 IBU
- 11.9 PLATO
About
Our newest Coolship release - this time celebrating local Somerset grapes!
This beer has been made by our team footstomping grapes in our coolships, fermented in our ex-wine foudres and matured in wine barrels. We have then blended the grape beer with some of our barrels of spontaneously fermented Coolship beer, inoculated by the wild cultures in our brewery, to create a complex and elegant wine and sour beer hybrid.
Ingredients
Malt
Barley, Oats and Wheat
Hops
Aged English, Noble
Yeast
Local Somerset native yeasts
Other
2018/2019 Somerset Chardonnay grapes
Allergens
Malted barley (gluten), wheat (gluten), oats (gluten)
Experience
Appearance
Golden
Aroma
Hay, Over-ripe peach
Flavours
Lightly tart, White grape juiciness
Finish
Lasting sweetness, Smooth, Full-bodied
Cellaring
Drink now or age
Unique Aspect
2 vintages of 2018 and 2019 Chardonnay juice, from local vineyards, have helped create a truly delicate, and unique beverage. The tannins from the grape must and barrels, complement the complexities of the fruit, the full body and the subtle acidity balance beautifully. This is a complex hybrid of oak, local grapes and spontaneously fermented beer that is a truly unique experience.

Food Pairings
Coolship Grape is the perfect compliment to white meats and fish. Subtle warm aromatic spices from harissa are an amazing match. Try pan fried harissa shell on shrimp with pak choi and fluffy fragrant jasmine rice.