Wandering Soul

Things We Don’t Say

Hailing from Beverly, Massachusetts, Wandering Soul Beer is a brewery built on a foundation of profound purpose. Founded by Matt Smith, friend and colleague, the brand is a tribute to his journey through grief and healing after a personal tragedy. Each beer is not just a beverage but a liquid expression of a deeply personal story, a way to open conversations about difficult subjects and create a community around shared experiences. The name itself speaks to a sense of freedom, the idea of not being bound to one place, and the willingness to explore and share the complexities of the human spirit.

Things We Don't Say is a beer that truly embodies this ethos. This Double Hazy IPA is a collaboration with The Hop Forward Foundation and Hope for the Day, both dedicated to mental health awareness. The beer is a bold statement, a powerful reminder to open up, speak out, and find connection through shared vulnerability. The label, with its stark, honest name, serves as a conversation starter, urging us to confront the thoughts and feelings we often keep hidden for fear of judgment.

Version 5 of this beer is a testament to the ongoing evolution of both the brewer's craft and the conversation it inspires. Brewed with a mix of flaked oats and wheat, it pours a deeply hazy, vibrant golden hue with a creamy, full body. A powerful double dry-hopping with Mosaic, Vic Secret, El Dorado, and Cascade hops creates a symphony of tropical and citrus expressions. Expect a powerful bouquet of papaya, tangerine, and mango on the nose, followed by a juicy and smooth flavor profile. The bitterness is kept totally in check, allowing the lush hop flavors to shine through on a soft, pillowy finish. It's a beer that is both a powerful message and an exceptional example of its style, urging us all to take a moment and raise a glass, not just to a great beer but to the courage it takes to share the things we don't say.