This week on the Hop Forward Podcast, we're diving into one of the most fascinating corners of brewing: blending and wild beers with Dan Wye who oversees Origins, the wild and spontaneous fermentation arm of Fyne Ales.

From wild yeast and spontaneous fermentation to barrels, foraging, and time-honoured techniques, this episode is all about the magic that happens when nature takes the lead in beer making.

While Fyne Ales is widely known for its flagship pale ale, Jarl, the brewery has been pushing boundaries since launching its wild beer programme in 2017, drawing inspiration from the rugged Scottish Highlands that surround their farm brewery.

From tart, funky, and fruity flavours to complex, farmyard-esque depth, Origins beers are a true reflection of place, season, and time. In this episode, we discuss:

🍻 The brewing and fermenting process behind wild ales
🛢️ Selecting and preparing barrels for aging
🌿 Foraging for unique local ingredients
📦 Packaging and conditioning wild beers
🔥 And so much more!

Plus, I was lucky enough to receive a hand-delivered case of Origins beers ahead of this episode – so, naturally, I cracked one open for a little review.

🚀 Grab some of the Origins beers for yourself at fyneales.com

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