57 Wild
The Bruery

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From:
The Bruery
 
California, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 5.64%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
25
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 18, 2016
Added:
Jan 09, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Rated by wethorseblanket from California

3.94/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Jan 22, 2015
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.76/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Mild yellow appearance, straw yellow, thin appearance, big fluffy white head.

Equal parts berlinner weisse and wild ale, this one offers an appearance of berlinner, but it also has way more acidity and sourness than that style alone. Light toasted pale malts, lemon like sourness, thin mouthfeel. Floral tones.

Pretty light beer, would have guessed more like 5%, but its all good. If they could release this for ~$10 a bottle, I'd check it out.
Apr 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by deniserat from California

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by clarkenstein from Illinois

Jan 08, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by jlb502 from California

Dec 20, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by spycow from Illinois

Dec 14, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by Callmecoon from California

Nov 21, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by jerz from California

Nov 16, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by bombadil from California

Nov 15, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by Skuter from Montana

Nov 14, 2011
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Reviewed by orangesol from Pennsylvania

3.72/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Served on-tap at the Bruery Line Party...I mean R.S. initiation party. Reviewed from notes.

A - Pours murky yellow with a huge two finger tall white head, dissipating down to light film, leaving light wisps of lacing down the glass.

S - Smells of citric rind, most notably lemon and orange, light sweetness, and some dried fruit. The tartness is there but it isn't really over the top like some others in this style.

T - Flavors are pretty similar to the nose with hints of citrus fruits, light caramel sweetness, and some dried fruit, most notably apricot. The sourness comes thru a bit more here but it never really becomes overpowering, more of a light funkiness. Nothing too special, just a solid wild.

M - Medium body and flavor with moderate carbonation. Light puckering feel with some lingering acidity on the pallet.

D - Pretty good. I enjoyed this one but when you compared it to sour in the rye it was really no comparison. Still pretty good tho.
Mar 10, 2011
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Reviewed by Phelps from Arizona

3.77/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Enjoyed from the tap at the 2011 Reserve Society party.

Looks like pineapple juice -- a light, caramel-tinged orange with a small, bubbly white ring.

Subtle tartness in the flavor mixed with the fruitiness of sweet pineapple and mangos.

The flavor: again, there's a delicate tart character and some mango, but some nice floral lavender emerges as well.

Medium-light prickly carbonation in a soft, medium-light body.

Not bad. 57 Wild has nice, sweet fruit flavors balanced with a moderate tart character. Not a standout, but an approachable sour.
Feb 28, 2011
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Reviewed by Halcyondays from California

4.32/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at the Provisions Store, excited to try this one named presumably after the legendary 57 Freeway,

A: Pours a pale hazy yellow, with a soft low medium white head, spotty lace.

S: Definitely more of a saison-type smell than a typical AWA. Lots of peppery spice, lemon, grassy hops.

T: Flavour is more AWA for sure. Nice bready BPA style pils malt with appealing lactic acidity, lemons, nice mild rustic hop character. Lots of complex secondary fruit characteristics (apricot, orange).

M: Easy on the palate, simple soft carbonation, refreshing.

D: Very good beer, I just wish it was more available to the masses that aren't in the Reserve Society.
Jan 28, 2011
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Reviewed by nickd717 from California

3.72/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
On tap at the Bruery Line Party.

Hazy golden orange pour with a small white head.

Big tart and lemony aroma with maybe a little wheatiness, like a Berliner weisse or something.

The flavor is somewhat lactic and mildly tart with a lot of lemon and orange, considerable herbal notes, maybe some spices or grains.

Medium-bodied with slight acidity and average carbonation. Pretty solid stuff overall.
Jan 21, 2011
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

3.95/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a light layer of white head. Fades to a thin ring. Leaves a bit of lace. Color is a creamy, murky melon yellow.

Aroma: A mild sourness with a bit of tartness. Nothing over the top. Very fruity. Lemon, orange, and zest with some oak. Reminds me of JP.

Taste: Lemon acidicness and vinegar. Light spice and a bit of oak. Some tartness. Pretty fruity and funky. Vinegar.

Mouthfeel: Tart with a bit of sour. Light bodied with medium to high amount of carbonation. Ends clean with a little bit of sour.

Overall, an easy drinking sour. Reminds me of JP. Really drinkable for a hot summer day. I could see myself buying more of this if it was available.
Jan 19, 2011
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Reviewed by Beerandraiderfan from Nevada

4.18/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Came out a real yellow and gold haze, light looking beer. Smelled of lemon.

Everyone who picks Hottenroth out of this is spot on. Seems like a stronger Hottenroth with a slight sourness and acidity to it. Very good, not a massive puckering sour. Hops aren't present in the profile. Would love to be drinking this and some Hottenroth around the pool, seems to be an easy access type of beer that could be liked by seasoned wild veterans, sour lovers and those new to the scene.
Jan 12, 2011
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

3.62/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On-tap at the Bruery Reserve Society 2011 Celebration

A: The pour is an almost milky yellow/straw color with a big white head (so much so that they were decanting it and pouring from pitchers).

S: It's definitely fruity with some notes of apricot, peach, and lemon peel. There's a slight sweetness to it, almost like caramel, with a mild oak character. The tartness is there, but it's light.

T: Fairly dry and tannic, which is good. There's again some lemon zest to the beer and a slightly fruity flavor of apricot. There's a mild tartness to it as well, but it's not overly flavorful, I must say.

M: The body is medium with a high level of effervescence and a dry finish.

D: This seemed sort of like a take on Hottenroth, but not quite as good. It was like a beginner sour beer, one might say.
Jan 12, 2011
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Reviewed by cjer53 from California

3.37/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
On tap at RS on 1/8/11. had it towards the end of the party, so taste buds may have been crying for chocolate rain

app- light yellow, like mountain dew, slightly cloudy

smell- sour, effervescent, WILD

taste- lemon juice. the REAL lemon plastic bottle found at grocery stores, strange
Jan 11, 2011
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Reviewed by FosterJM from California

4.08/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
172nd review on BA
on tap at RS party

App- A light yellow, went from tap to pitcher as they were having some tap issues, little bit more foam than I would expected but was still decent.

Smell- From taking the biggest whiff I could, I got mostly sour notes on this one. Nothing else was really there. Could be my sense of smell were all over the place.

Taste- Very tasty & very delicious. I liked the Bruery's description. I'm not much of a sour fan but this was very good.

Mouth- Had elements of a couple different beers to it. Was smooth and drinkable with the nice sour taste on it.

Drink- I waited all day for this and was not dissapointed. A very tasty blend of Cuvee. Will have to seek out if they ever bottle.
Jan 11, 2011
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Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 25 ratings