Evolver IPA
Wild Beer Co in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England 🏴
IPA - Sour / Wild Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.04
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Hops + Brettanomyces + Hops
The exploration of yeast strains and the different results we can achieve are beautifully exemplified in Evolver, a pale ale with a difference. 100% fermented with Brettanomyces. For the first 3 months the beer tastes the same as a fresh pale ale, then the differing flavour compounds start to shine through and after 6 months the Brett really takes hold.
The brettanomyces yeast is particularly good at keeping hop flavours fresh for far longer than traditional brewing yeasts. The Evolver takes on a more complex character over time as the yeast and the hops combine to produce a new and exciting beer that will continue to evolve as the yeast slowly matures the beer.
This is a beer that can be drunk fresh, as a normal pale ale or left to evolve and mature into a unique and unusual beer.
The exploration of yeast strains and the different results we can achieve are beautifully exemplified in Evolver, a pale ale with a difference. 100% fermented with Brettanomyces. For the first 3 months the beer tastes the same as a fresh pale ale, then the differing flavour compounds start to shine through and after 6 months the Brett really takes hold.
The brettanomyces yeast is particularly good at keeping hop flavours fresh for far longer than traditional brewing yeasts. The Evolver takes on a more complex character over time as the yeast and the hops combine to produce a new and exciting beer that will continue to evolve as the yeast slowly matures the beer.
This is a beer that can be drunk fresh, as a normal pale ale or left to evolve and mature into a unique and unusual beer.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Aroma of tropical fruits,grass, floral notes, subtle funk, light resin, fresh hops. Flavour is medium bitter. Killer Brett IPA. However, I’m guessing my sample was on the fresh side rather than aged. I would love to find out how this ’evolves’.
Tried
on 13 Feb 2025
at 05:04
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from 2016 - 330ml bottle, pours golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of melon, grapefruit, passion fruit, Brett, spice & pine. Medium body. Medium bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2025
at 23:52
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled. Hazy golden colour, mediumsized white head. Aroma is herbs, grass and some slight floral and earthy notes. Flavour is herbal, some bready, floral and earthy notes.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 May 2023
at 08:19
27/03/2014. BATH BREW HOUSE, 14 James Street West, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (CITY PUBS)
Tried
on 19 Feb 2023
at 09:17
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
330ml bottle. Pours hazy yellow golden with a white head, Aroma: citrus, brett funk. Taste light sweet & moderate bitter, malty, fruity, citrusy and light bretty. Medium body with carbonation on the high side. Decent farmhouse IPA
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Nov 2020
at 08:12
7/10
I like it! Really interesting IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Apr 2020
at 20:30
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tåkete gul med hvitt skum. Luktet sitron, ananas og sure stenfrukter. Bittersur smak. Sitrusskall, sure bær, og noe sydhavsfrukt. Middels lang.
Tried
on 03 Apr 2020
at 15:35
6/10
Subtle tastiness
Tried
on 25 Nov 2019
at 17:48
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8
Tap at the Grub. Interesting. Lot more flavour than other wild beers i've had. Taste is not overly bitter and has a pleasant cheesy creaminess. Lychee. Also sweet tropical fruitiness, peach. Aroma is a bit weird. Hint of wet cardboard, cement. Light fruitiness. Enjoyable
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Sep 2019
at 16:03
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tap @IndeWildeman. Golden color. Fermenten peach and mango in the aroma. Bretty notes. Brett and vegetables Dominating the flavor. Just a light sourness, mango. Firm grassy earthy hops. Bone dry. Nice!
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Aug 2019
at 12:05