This is a first for Wilde Child Brewing Co, the Leeds-based brewery started as a home brewing project before becoming a brewery with a nationwide reputation. When I saw this in the supermarket I was very much interested in trying this. From a cool can design and iconic name, sit back, relax and enjoy reading the history of this Yorkshire brewery, the pour, the taste and aroma and finally my verdict. Cheers.
The story of Wilde Child Brewing Co.
As I stated before, Wilde Child Brewing started as a home brewing project which subsequently led to a lot of experimentation. After a few years to perfect their craft, Wilde Child decided to go commercial in April 2016.
The first brewing premises was modest in a domestic garage in Leeds, before a rapid rise which would lead to the brewery securing funding from Business Enterprise Fund. They subsequently relocated to a 2000 square foot industrial unit in Armley Leeds, installing a 10-barrel kit. Output in the brewery expanded dramatically.
Their ethos from founding was to create ‘big and bold’ beers which challenge drinker’s expectations by offering flavour forward beers. Over time the brewery diversified their line-up, moving away from only very strong beers to more mid-strength beers but kept experimenting, pushing boundaries in style, flavour, and ingredients.
In terms of Fluorescent Adolescent, this is a 4% ABV grapefruit pale ale hopped with Citra and Chinook. This is an unfiltered and unfined beer which helps retain a lot of its character. This beer maybe a nod to the song ‘Fluorescent Adolescent’ by Sheffield-based famous band Arctic Monkeys. This appears to have been created with a sense nostalgia in mind.
The Pour
When poured in my schooner I might noticed the glowing amber coming through. This was helped by a slight haze which really showed off the beers unfiltered nature. A foamy head rose to the top which left a lasting lacing down the side of the glass. The carbonation was moderate. Overall, an inviting session ale.
A taste and aroma that does what it says on the tin
Aroma
On the nose, this immediately gives off a juicy grapefruit aroma. This has a very pleasant malt base along with a hoppy scent and herbal undertones. This is finished off with a gentle bitterness. Overall, this is a very juicy and punchy pale ale.
Taste
When sipping from the glass, again this follow the taste of citrus and grapefruit juiciness. The bitterness follows on from the aroma which helps achieve a crisp and dry finish. Overall, this is an exceptionally smooth and refreshing beer. It is definitely sessionable.
Time for my verdict
Overall, this is sessionable beer which is juicy and crisp. Although this won’t get you buzzed it will certainly make you feel refreshed. The beer is very matter of fact as it doesn’t try to mess about, it wants to present a grapefruit taste and Fluorescent Adolescent does exactly that. Overall, I rate this a solid 4 out of 5.
Where did I purchase this beer?
I purchased Wilde Child Brewing Co Fluorescent Adolescent on my travels to the Lake District. I bought from Booths Supermarket in Kendal.
Thanks for reading my review, if you enjoyed this review you will love my review of Lervig Lucky Jack Grapefruit American Pale Ale.
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