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Wildflower Brewing & Blending St Henry 2024
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St Henry 2024 is a masterful Wild Ale that showcases the synergy between golden barrel-aged beer and 500kg of organic Orange Red apricots. Fermented with a diverse collection of native NSW yeasts and bacteria, the profile is defined by an intense, tree-ripened apricot character that balances juicy stone fruit with a rustic, earthy funk. The native microflora contributes complex notes of sun-dried hay and soft floral esters, while the six-month maceration integrates a delicate, woody structure from the oak barrels. This Brett Beer remains elegantly dry, finishing with a bright, refreshing acidity that highlights the purity of the fruit and the wild, farmhouse-inspired fermentation.
Appearance. Deep golden color (SRM 6-7) with a slight haze from the fruit maceration and yeast. It supports a frothy, white head with moderate retention and fine, delicate lacing.
Aroma. High intensity of fresh, pulpy apricot and stone fruit esters. Underlying the fruit are complex yeast-derived notes of wet hay, dusty earth, and a hint of floral honey, typical of a native mixed culture. Very low malt presence with a whisper of neutral oak.
Taste. The initial impression is one of bright, tart apricot flesh and skins. The malt flavor is minimal, providing a faint cracker-like base that quickly gives way to complex fermentation notes of pineapple, hay, and a light leathery funk. Bitterness is very low, as the balance is driven by a clean, lactic acidity rather than hops. It finishes bone-dry and crisp with a lingering fruit skin tartness.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high, effervescent carbonation that provides a prickly, refreshing sensation. Alcohol warmth is very low and well-integrated. There is a slight, pleasant tannic grip from the fruit and oak, but no harsh astringency.
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Wildflower Brewing & Blending - St Henry 2024: Apricot
Pre-Order: Shipping Mid/Late August Wildflower St Henry 2024: Apricot is a golden barrel aged ale wh ...d with apricots. It is named for Emily and Chris’ second son. Saint Henry II was a Roman Emperor during the 11th century.In 2024, St Henry was made by blending barrel aged golden mixed culture fe ...
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Pre-Order: Shipping Mid/Late August Wildflower St Henry 2024: Apricot is a golden barrel aged ale wholly fermented by a diversity of yeasts and bacteria collected from native flowers in NSW refermented with apricots. It is named for Emily and Chris’ second son. Saint Henry II was a Roman Emperor during the 11th century.In 2024, St Henry was made by blending barrel aged golden mixed culture fermentation ale with 500kg of fresh, hand picked, whole, tree ripened Orange Red apricots from Block 11 Organics in Orange, NSW. After a six month maceration and refermentation of fruit and beer, it was bottled and allowed to naturally carbonate and mature before release.This was our first year to use organic apricots in Henry, and the first time we were able to work wth Greg Casander from Block 11 Organics for a 'St' beer. Those that attend the Carriageworks farmers markets will know Greg and his produce as that first stall on the Redfern Station end of the markets. A few years ago, Greg took over this apricot orchard and mentioned to me the possibility of dome organic fruit becoming available for this beer. After a false start in 2023 with poor flowering, the 2024 fruit was ours for the taking. I am super pleased with the result of this varietal from this block and have my fingers crossed for a successful '25 growing season.
Temple Cellars
Wildflower St Henry 2024: Apricot
Marrickville / NSW / Australia5.5% ABV St Henry is an Australian Wild Ale made with apricots. It is ...xed culture fermentation ale with 500kg of fresh, hand picked, whole, tree ripened Orange Red apricots from Block 11 Org ...
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Wildflower St Henry 2024: Apricot - Temple Cellars 
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Marrickville / NSW / Australia5.5% ABV St Henry is an Australian Wild Ale made with apricots. It is named for Chris and Emily’s second son. In 2024, St Henry was made by blending barrel aged golden mixed culture fermentation ale with 500kg of fresh, hand picked, whole, tree ripened Orange Red apricots from Block 11 Org
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