Trillium Brewing Company Fated Farmer Plum
Trillium Brewing Company Fated Farmer Plum is the plum expression of Trillium's landmark wild-ale series: an American wild ale barrel-fermented in 500L puncheons with the brewery's Native New England Wild Culture, aged 5–7 months, and refermented on freshly harvested plums from Lookout Farm in nearby Natick, Massachusetts. At 6.9% ABV in a 750mL bottle, it pours an opaque, slightly hazy straw with a nose of wildflower honey, ripe plum, and a hint of lavender, and a tart-plum palate balanced by a crisp, lemony undertone. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV / Size: 6.9% ABV; 750mL bottle
- Style: American wild ale, refermented on fresh plums
- Process: barrel-fermented in 500L puncheons with Trillium's Native New England Wild Culture; aged 5–7 months
- Fruit: freshly harvested plums from Lookout Farm, Natick, Massachusetts
- Profile: tart plum, wildflower honey, lavender, lemon zest, clean acidity
New England Farming, In a Puncheon
Trillium describes the Fated Farmer series as a landmark step toward its founding vision: a brewery that intuitively celebrates the intersection of New England farming, agriculture, brewing, and community. Each beer is built on a Valley Malt grist, fermented in oak with the brewery's own native wild culture, and refermented on fruit at peak ripeness — the plum edition sits in that framework with fruit from Lookout Farm just down the road in Natick. The result has earned a 4.18 average on Untappd across thousands of ratings. Browse more craft beer or everything from Trillium Brewing Company at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the brewery's notes and reviewer consensus: the nose leads with enticing wildflower honey and fresh plum with a whisper of lavender; the palate is tart, juicy plum up front — dry rather than sweet — with a crisp lemony undertone and gentle funk; the finish is clean, lightly tart, and refreshing. The plum reads ripe and natural from first sip to last.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled in a tulip or wine glass to capture the aromatics. It drinks beautifully on its own and pairs with goat cheese, charcuterie, roasted pork, and fruit-based desserts — the tartness cuts richness the way good cider does.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trillium Fated Farmer series?
Trillium's wild-ale line: beers fermented in 500L oak puncheons with the brewery's Native New England Wild Culture, aged 5–7 months, then refermented on freshly harvested fruit — this edition on plums from Lookout Farm, Natick, Massachusetts.
Is Fated Farmer Plum sour?
Yes — it's a tart, dry American wild ale with natural acidity from the barrel fermentation; the plum adds fruit character without sweetness.
What is the ABV of Fated Farmer Plum?
6.9% ABV, in a 750mL bottle — a wild ale, not a session beer, so pours are generous but worth savoring.
One of Massachusetts' most celebrated wild ales — order Trillium Fated Farmer Plum from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.