About This Beer
Wide Street Brewing Many Hands Wild Sour is a 5.6% ABV mixed fermentation ale that captures the spirit of collaboration, patience, and innovation at the heart of modern Irish craft beer. Brewed in Ballymahon, Co. Longford, this unique release showcases the brewery’s expertise in blending wild yeasts, barrel-ageing, and seasonal fruit additions to create a layered, complex sour ale. For those seeking something beyond the ordinary, Many Hands is a beer that demonstrates why Irish Craft Beer continues to be celebrated as some of the most exciting brewing in Europe today.
This limited-release wild ale pours hazy golden with lively carbonation, offering a striking balance of tart acidity and subtle funk. Each sip brings together citrus brightness, green apple sharpness, vinous oak undertones, and a dry peppery edge that lingers. It is a beer designed to evolve as it warms in the glass, rewarding slow sipping or shared tasting among friends.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Hazy golden yellow with a fine, persistent effervescence and a delicate white head.
Aroma: Bright citrus zest, green apple skin, gooseberry, and a gentle funk from Brettanomyces.
Flavour: Layers of tart lemon, vinous white wine, crisp orchard fruit, and a peppery dryness with subtle oak.
Mouthfeel: Light-bodied yet structured, with vibrant carbonation and a refreshing, dry finish.
About the Brewery
Wide Street Brewing, based in Ballymahon, Co. Longford, is known for its dedication to wild and mixed fermentation styles. Founded with a focus on open fermentation and barrel-ageing, the brewery quickly established itself as one of Ireland’s pioneers in mixed-culture brewing. Many Hands Wild Sour embodies Wide Street’s philosophy: patient brewing, natural fermentation, and a commitment to flavour complexity. By embracing techniques such as spontaneous fermentation and long-term maturation, Wide Street Brewing continues to redefine what Irish craft beer can achieve.
Their collaboration ethos is also central to this release. The “Many Hands” concept highlights the shared knowledge, skill, and creativity that Irish brewers bring to the craft beer Ireland community. This beer is not just a drink, but a story of collaboration and respect for tradition alongside innovation.
Food Pairings
The vibrant acidity and vinous depth of Many Hands Wild Sour make it exceptionally food friendly. Its crisp, tart qualities cut beautifully through rich, fatty dishes, while its citrus and oak notes complement lighter, more delicate plates.
Perfect with seafood such as oysters, mussels, or seared scallops.
Pairs well with creamy cheeses like brie, goat’s cheese, or camembert.
A refreshing counterpoint to spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes.
Delicious alongside a fresh fruit tart or lemon drizzle cake for a bright dessert match.
Many Hands Wild Sour offers something rare in the Irish craft beer scene: a bottle-conditioned wild ale that bridges Old World farmhouse traditions with New World creativity. Whether you’re discovering sour ales for the first time or adding to a curated collection, this is a beer that stands out. For those eager to explore other adventurous sour styles, don’t miss our wider Sour and Lambic Beer range, where tartness, fruit, and complexity collide in unique ways.
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