# Farmhouse-Style Botanical Wild Ales Twin Sails Brewing Introduction Four New Wild Ales By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-sails-brewing References: [canadianbeernews](http://canadianbeernews.com/2019/07/05/twin-sails-brewing-releasing-quartet-of-wild-ales-this-weekend/) & [twinsailsbrewing](https://twinsailsbrewing.com/) Both sour and wild ales have become increasingly popular in craft beer communities across North America for their earthy and sour flavor profile. To meet consumer demand, British Colombia-based brewery [Twin Sails Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesabirria-tacos) recently expanded its collection of wild ales with four new variants. The El Cacto [Tequila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-ice-creams) Barrel Aged Farmhouse Ale with Lime Zest (7.9% abv) is fermented and aged in tequila barrels and boasts fresh citrus and floral notes. The Borealis Wild Ale and Cider Hybrid (6.1% abv) uses the natural yeast found in the skins of apples blended with [Dominion's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trix-trax-cereal) wild fermented cider for a crisp and funk taste. The Vibes Wild Ale with Mosaic and Amarillo (5.6% abv) is a dry yet tropical beer brewed with hop-promoting wild yeast and bacteria. Lastly, the Pollen Farmhouse Ale with Honey (7.9% abv) uses malt from the Skagit valley and local honey aged in winery barrels for a light and fruity taste. Image Credit: Twin Sails Brewing ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sour and Wild Ales:** Opportunity to explore innovative flavor profiles using natural fermentation techniques. - **Barrel Aging:** Potential to create unique and complex flavors by aging beers in different types of barrels. - **Hybrid Beverages:** Possibility to blend different beverages to create novel taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can take advantage of the growing demand for sour and wild ales. - **Barrel Manufacturing:** Companies offering specialty barrels can cater to the needs of breweries experimenting with barrel aging. - **Cider Production:** Cider producers can collaborate with breweries to create innovative cider-beer hybrid drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Craft Beer Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderness-brewery.md) - [Florally Fruited Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-sour-ale.md) - [Hazily Hopped Unfiltered IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfiltered-ipa.md) - [Fruity Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-sour-ale.md) - [Tropical Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-sour-ales.md) - [Blueberry-Based Fruited Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruited-ales.md) - [Florally Flavored Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florallyflavored-sour-ale.md) - [Playful Monster-Inspired Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-waves.md) - [Spontaneously Fermented Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spontaneously-fermented-beer.md)