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When Berlin wild beer meets modern NEIPA, things get wild: sour, juicy, hoppy, and definitely not your average beer.

With Wilder Billy / Salat Control, two very different Berlin beer worlds collide. On one side, Schneeeule, with its passion for traditional Berliner Weisse, wild yeasts, and distinctive acidity. On the other side, FUERST WIACEK, known for modern, intensely hopped craft beers.

The result of this collaboration is a Wild Sour NEIPA – an unusual hybrid that combines the fruity-juicy aromatics of a New England IPA with the vibrant acidity and wild character of a Sour Ale.

At 6.5% ABV, Wilder Billy brings plenty of substance, without the alcohol dominating the flavor. Instead, the beer thrives on the contrast of hop fruitiness, acidity, wild fermentation, and a juicy-soft IPA character.

Taste Profile

A lot is happening simultaneously: The fruity and juicy hop aroma typical of a NEIPA meets pronounced acidity and the distinct character of wild fermentation.

This makes Wilder Billy significantly more complex than a classic Hazy IPA. The fruitiness gains an additional freshness from the acidity, while the wild fermentation provides edges and corners.

The whole is less of a classic "hop bomb" and more an experimental interplay of different beer worlds: fruity, hoppy, sour, wild, and refreshing.

Pairs with

With its combination of acidity and hop fruitiness, Wilder Billy is an exciting companion to spicy and somewhat heartier dishes.

It works very well, for example, with Asian cuisine, curry, spicy street food, or strong cheese. The acidity provides freshness, while the hop aromatics bring enough character to stand up to intense spices.

Or you can keep it simple: chill well, pour, and embrace the fact that this beer deliberately dances a little out of line.

Our Conclusion

Wilder Billy / Salat Control is exactly the beer you'd expect from a collaboration between Schneeeule and FUERST WIACEK – and yet somehow not at all.

A Wild Sour NEIPA that combines modern hop aromatics with acidity and wild fermentation. At 6.5% ABV, it's strong enough for plenty of flavor, yet surprisingly fresh due to its acidity.

If you're looking for classic lagers, you're definitely in the wrong place. However, if you find Sour Ales, NEIPAs, and experimental craft beers exciting, you should definitely try Wilder Billy.

Product Details

Product: Wilder Billy / Salat Control
Brewery: Schneeeule × FUERST WIACEK
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Beer Style: Wild Sour NEIPA / Sour IPA
Alcohol Content: 6.5% ABV
Taste Profile: fruity, hoppy, sour, juicy, wild
Character: complex, modern, experimental