English Farmhouse Ale · 3.8% ABV

Spicy · Rustic · Refreshing

A bright, rustic farmhouse-style ale with a golden glow and a lively, gently spiced character.

Barn to be Wild draws on the rhythms of the working farm — a blend of Maris Otter, wheat, oats and rye creating a soft, textured body with a subtle earthiness. It’s a beer that feels grounded yet just a little untamed, with a natural freshness that keeps it easy to return to.

Character & Style

Brewed in small batch, this is a farmhouse ale in the English tradition — well mannered but with a bit of hedgerow about it.

The grain bill brings depth and texture: Maris Otter provides a steady backbone, wheat and oats lend softness, and rye adds a gentle, warming spice. Hopped with Akoya and Challenger, the beer carries light herbal notes, a touch of pepper, and a delicate lift of green fruit.

The finish is clean and lightly drying, giving the beer a crisp edge that balances its rustic character.

Why You’ll Want to Try It

This is a beer that offers something a little different.

Not heavy, not overly hopped — but full of character. If you enjoy pale ales with a bit more texture, or beers that bring subtle spice and freshness together, Barn to be Wild is well worth exploring.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Straw gold with a light haze
Aroma: Gentle spice, light herbal notes, a touch of black tea
Palate: Soft malt, green fruit, peppery spice, subtle earthiness
Finish: Crisp, drying and refreshing

Details

Style: English Farmhouse Ale
ABV: 3.8%
Malts: Maris Otter, wheat, oats, rye
Hops: Akoya, Challenger
Batch: Small Batch Brew
Original Gravity: 1038

Availability

Available now as part of our Small Batch Brew series.

Brewed in limited quantities — once the batch is complete, the release is complete.

A Beer with a Bit of the Farm About It

From the home of brewing in the Chilterns, this is a beer shaped by its surroundings — a nod to the working farm and the landscape that inspires it.

2 & 4 Pints, Growlers (collection only)

Barn To Be Wild - Growlers and 2 & 4 Pints for Collection