Burning Sky Complete (collaboration with Ideal Day)

Tasting Summary

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Kingston Beer Festival 2026, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		13 Jun 2026	3rd beer of this festival: Some head and lacing presented and almost lasting on this collaboration pale ale from Burning Sky set up in late 2013 and located in refurbished farm buildings in the small village of Firle, East Sussex, nestled in the foothills of the South Downs, and Ideal Day Family Brewery based at Lostwithiel, Cornwall, on the banks of the River Fowey, and focused on traditional brewing methods and with their very first brew in late 2022. A dry fruited first hit. A hoppiness rising from its Perle and Spalt Select originating from Germany, and with the former behind its distinct notes of cedarwood, fresh mint, and mild pepper, alongside delicate citrus (orange zest) and floral flavours, and with the second hop behind its earthy spice, dried herbs like thyme, and grass, and subtle notes of apple blossom, black tea and sweet citrus. A subtle fruited sweetness from its British heritage malted barley, Maris Otter, spelt - an ancient, un-hybridised cousin of modern wheat that adds a unique rustic character to beer, lending typically nutty, earthy and spicy flavours, raw wheat, and rye behind its spicy peppery notes. A hoppy fruited dryness sailing out and aided by the addition of whole-flower Hukins Goldings lending a sharp, cleansing hop bitterness. Served in top form.

Star & Garter, Bromley, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		08 May 2026	Good condition but same old same old pale ale like thousands of others