Midas Touch: Where Patience Turns to Gold
A Foeder-Aged Golden Sour & Brett Saison Blend from California Wild Ales
Some beers are brewed. Others are crafted over time.
Midas Touch is one of those beers.
Inspired by the legendary tale of King Midas, whose touch transformed everything into gold, this beer is our interpretation of what happens when patience, oak, and wild fermentation come together. The result is a beautifully layered foeder-aged golden sour blended with a Brett-fermented saison, creating a beer that’s as elegant as it is expressive.
A Blend Years in the Making
At California Wild Ales, we believe the best sour beers aren’t rushed. Every barrel has its own personality, and every blend tells a different story.
For Midas Touch, we combined a mature golden sour that spent months developing in our oak foeders with a Brett saison that contributes delicate farmhouse character and remarkable depth. Rather than chasing intense acidity, our goal was balance—allowing each component to complement the others instead of competing for attention.
The result is a beer that evolves from the first sip to the last.
What You’ll Taste
Pouring a brilliant golden hue with a lively white head, Midas Touch opens with inviting aromas of fresh citrus, light stone fruit, wildflowers, and subtle oak.
On the palate, you’ll discover layers of:
- Bright lemon zest and citrus
- White peach and delicate orchard fruit
- Earthy farmhouse character
- Gentle Brett funk
- Soft oak and vanilla
- Restrained, refreshing acidity
- A crisp, dry finish that invites another sip
Every glass reveals something new as it warms, rewarding those who slow down and savor the experience.
The Art of Foeder Aging
Unlike traditional stainless-steel fermentation, our large oak foeders allow the beer to mature slowly, developing complexity through time and interaction with the wood.
This patient aging process softens acidity while encouraging subtle flavors and aromas that simply can’t be rushed. Combined with mixed fermentation and Brettanomyces, it creates a beer that’s layered, nuanced, and unmistakably California Wild Ales.
It’s not just barrel-aged—it’s thoughtfully blended and carefully matured to achieve harmony between fruit, funk, oak, and acidity.
Crafted in Ocean Beach, San Diego
Every batch of Midas Touch is brewed and blended at California Wild Ales in the heart of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Our brewery has become a destination for craft beer lovers seeking barrel-aged sour beer, mixed-fermentation ales, and unique farmhouse-inspired creations. Whether you’re exploring Ocean Beach, visiting Sunset Cliffs, spending the day in Point Loma, or making your way through San Diego’s vibrant craft beer scene, Midas Touch is a beer worth seeking out.
A Beer That Rewards Patience
The legend says everything King Midas touched turned to gold.
We think time has the same magic.
With its elegant balance of citrus, restrained acidity, rustic Brett character, and oak-aged complexity, Midas Touch showcases what can happen when great beer is given the time it deserves.
If you’re a fan of foeder-aged sour beers, Brett saisons, Belgian-inspired farmhouse ales, or mixed-fermentation craft beer, this release belongs on your must-try list.
Stop by California Wild Ales at 4765 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, San Diego, and experience Midas Touch fresh from the source. Raise a glass to craftsmanship, patience, and the pursuit of something truly golden.
