Shnoodlepip
The Wild Beer Co.

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From:
The Wild Beer Co.
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Wild Ale
Ranked #559
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
89
Ranked #11,779
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 11.28%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
52
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 05, 2024
Added:
Sep 10, 2013
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  11
A collaboration of three brewers, three nationalities and six ideas brought together to learn, experiment and enjoy. Made by Kelly Ryan from Good George Beer in NZ, Brett Ellis (originally from the US) from the Wild Beer Co, and Mark Tranter from Burning Sky Brewery. This beer explores new ideas, techniques, ingredients, combinations and processes.

Using all three brewers combined knowledge and experiences to create an incredibly unusual and complex beer, this utilises every opportunity to take advantage of amazing ingredients and try alternative techniques.

Full body, gentle-sweet spiciness, a dry depth with oak undertones, and tropical fruit character, all finished off with tangy Hibiscus flowers – this is one shnoodlepippin beer!
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Ratings by jkhara12:
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Rated by jkhara12 from England

4.13/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Apr 10, 2016
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.31/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Pours a somewhat cloudy pink grapefruit lemonade color with a two finger head; splashy lacing lingers

Smell: The hibiscus lends a floral tropical aroma of a Caribbean resort, while the passionfruit brings more tropical fruit; the peppercorn adds a bit of spice, the wheat adds some tartness and the red wine barrel brings it all together in an oaky bear hug

Taste: Passionfruit and pink peppercorn forward, with tartness from the wheat and wild yeast strains building; the oak and red wine flavors emerge, after the swallow, with hints of hibiscus adding a floral complement, in the finish; some funky Brett, in the aftertaste

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate to high carbonation

Overall: I had pretty much given up on getting access to this beer but found it in the incredible cellar at Max's Taproom; not sure of the age on this bottle but, as a 750 with a pink wax cap, it has kept its flavor profile intact
Mar 05, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by heddar33 from Pennsylvania

Jul 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by socon67 from New York

May 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by leitmotif from Romania

May 08, 2017
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Reviewed by Ciocanelu from Romania

3.9/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Orange pinkish color with off-white head. Aroma has nice lambic style funk with some floral notes and light spices. Taste starts tart but also with light floral sweetness. Finish has hibiscus and tart fruits. Light body, really dry and well carbonated. Overall it's a nice experiment with interesting flavors.
May 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Apr 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.61 by Foley67 from Scotland

Jan 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.06 by liamt07 from Canada (ON)

Sep 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by GRG1313 from California

Aug 13, 2016
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.2/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
these guys are so hit or miss with me, but this is a hit for sure. pink peppercorns, hibiscus, and passion fruit are all very forward in this puckery wild ale. i think its aged in red wine barrels too, some kind of wine anyway, lots of oak and fruity tang too. pinky in color, the hibiscus has obviously done its thing here. the passion fruit is the most obvious in the nose though, that and the wild yeasts, which are as funky as they are sour in the aroma, but quite a bit more acidic than weird in the flavor, a little cleaner tasting than it smells. the pink peppercorn is floral like roses here, delicate but in balance with the others, tartness is aided by the passion fruit too. more body than anticipated, this is almost full and almost filling. a real mixed bag to say the least. as odd as all the constituent parts are though, the end result is surprisingly cohesive and clear cut, i like it a whole lot, and it really has no peers out there from a flavor standpoint. hard one to really nail down because its constantly in flux, each sip i notice new nuance, and then the glass is empty. one of the more intriguing beers from a brewery that already has my attention. well worth trying if you find it, something very distinct and original, although maybe not as refined as a more perfect version might be. i hope it keeps evolving...
Aug 08, 2016
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Reviewed by Hallu from France

4.46/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This is a brilliant sour ale. Rather than copy a gueuze, it is all over the place. Passion fruit, pink peppercorns, and hibiscus flowers ? Never thought it would be a good idea and yet it works. I thought it'd be sweet, but it's rather herbal, with a nice spicy kick, with a huge sour ale backbone, but not too sour. It's just like their own version of a kriek with weird stuff. Very exciting, reminding me of what Prairie does. Even the color is different with this nice orange/pink hue.
Jun 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Giantspace from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap.servedin a Small brandy snifter. Almost No carbonation very orange color looks murky mild on the sour taste with a good body. Oaky finish. Unique taste that's worth a try if you see it. I will be looking or a few bottles
May 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by Oidmoe from Austria

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Ela from Massachusetts

May 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Stevedore from Oregon

3.65/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Brasserie V in Madison, Wisconsin.

Pours a dark reddish-brown body, one finger white head, short retention, not much lacing. Smells like a gose would, floral notes, tart passion fruit, lactic acid, a bit of sulfur and leather. It's weird, I like it, but it's quite weird. I'm not sure what the pink pepper is contributing, it is a bit spicy but nothing like black pepper shows up. Flavour works better with these adjuncts; a bit of wheaty, mild rubberiness, spices, passion fruit, floral notes, leather, touch of salt. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, creamy with good carbonation, very drinkable. All that aside, this just tasted strange and didn't come together as I was hoping for, but it's certainly an unique beer.
May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by drew74 from Pennsylvania

May 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.12 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Apr 23, 2016
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

4.06/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle: Poured a cloudy peachy/pinkish color ale with a medium size foamy head with limited retention and not much lacing. Aroma of light passion fruit notes with hibiscus and oak is pretty unique and refreshing. Taste is a nice mix of passion fruit with light hibiscus and some oak with light funky barnyard notes. Body is full with limited filtration and some light carbonation. Nice refreshing drink with nice use of passion fruit with some good level of complexity.
Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by tkdchampxi from New Jersey

Apr 18, 2016
Shnoodlepip from The Wild Beer Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 52 ratings