About This Beer
Wide Street Cuvee Prestige is a masterful showcase of Irish brewing innovation, created by Wide Street Brewing in Ballymahon, Co. Longford. This 5.5% ABV wild sour ale is built from a unique blend: a Brett Saison matured in Chardonnay barrels, carefully combined with a 12-month-old spontaneous coolship beer aged with gooseberries. The result is a beer that balances peppery saison spice, vinous oak, tart citrus, and refreshing acidity, creating a layered and evolving drinking experience.
For fans of craft beer Ireland, Cuvee Prestige demonstrates how Irish brewers can rival the traditions of Belgium while introducing their own creativity. Whether you shop craft beer online or explore our craft beer Dublin range in-store, this beer deserves a place in your collection.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Golden amber with a natural haze and an elegant off-white head.
Aroma: Vibrant gooseberry and lemon zest layered with peppery saison yeast, oak, and subtle funk.
Flavour: Complex interplay of tart citrus, vinous Chardonnay barrel notes, refreshing gooseberry sharpness, and a dry, peppery backbone.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium-bodied with lively carbonation, refreshing acidity, and a crisp, dry finish.
About the Brewery
Wide Street Brewing has established itself as one of Ireland’s most innovative breweries, specialising in mixed fermentation and oak-aged beers. Based in Ballymahon, Co. Longford, they have become known for their coolship releases, Brett fermentations, and patient ageing processes that deliver beers of remarkable depth. Cuvee Prestige epitomises their philosophy: time, craftsmanship, and creativity expressed in every sip.
Food Pairings
The vinous and tart character of Cuvee Prestige makes it an excellent match for rich charcuterie, pâté, or roast duck. Its acidity pairs beautifully with goat’s cheese, blue cheese, or washed-rind varieties, cutting through their richness. For desserts, fruit tarts, apple crumble, or citrus-driven dishes complement the beer’s sharp, refreshing profile.
If you enjoy exploring fermentation-driven beers, we also recommend browsing our Wheat Beer collection, which highlights yeast-driven complexity from around the world. Cuvee Prestige, however, stands apart as a beer to sip slowly, age gracefully, or share on special occasions.
Browse our Belgian Beer, German Beer, Irish Craft Beer, or Beer Kegs to continue your journey through the best of world brewing.
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