319 of the Best Saisons, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

Hops flavor is medium-high with an earthy, peppery, and fruity presence. Big earthy tea-like hops character. Spicy phenols play into that with a bit of lemony esters in the background. The finish is dry and the body light, bordering on watery.

Big juicy tropical citrus hops with a slight orange tang and hint of herbal. Fruit character hits with pineapple, mango, and gooseberry, but it quickly fades to a thin bitter beer with some harsher <em>Brett</em> flavors and slight hops astringency.

Hops flavor is big, with grapefruit, pine, and earthy spiciness. A residual caramel essence lingers to finish with a great balance of sweet and bitter hops. Some light chocolate, orange, grapefruit, and toasty notes. Good carbonation.

There is a bounce between the herbal sage notes and the sweetness from this beer, however the beer is left with a bitterness from the spice that takes over in the finish. Low carbonation and astringent on the finish. Crazy herbal notes—sage, juniper berry, pine taste like you’ve grabbed a bunch and rubbed it in your hands.

A mix of the floral and fruity <em>Brett</em> characters up front are quickly diminished by the more coarse, cheesy, funky notes. The spice character lingers with the flavors of over-ripe stone fruit, bananas, and a touch of citrus. Carbonation is moderate-to-low, and finishes semi-dry.

Starts with a delicate orangey lemon, then the spice of the chile gradually grows throughout the taste. Smoke paprika in the middle, and raspberry as the heat starts to build. The spice sticks in the back of the tongue and lingers. Some buttery and vegetal flavors in the finish.

Honeydew, white pepper, and green tea on the nose, with a touch of overripe tropical fruit. The sip is a bit undercarbonated and limp, with soft pepper notes outcompeting other fermentation flavors. Lacks the bold edge that’s so loved in the style.

Touches of caramel apple, with honey notes that are present but not overpowering, and add a nice sweetness. Stronger floral, strawberry, and lemon notes complement the pepper, spearmint, and corn chips flavors. Somewhat sweet-yet-dry saison that fades to a light, tart, bitter finish.

Big banana and orange, plus peppery phenols. A nice citrus fruity sweetness plus hints of peach. The funk gives it a nice blend of complexity. Some lemon notes hit and carry through. Almost white wine–like, with light tartness and fruitiness. A touch of tannin character lends to the white-wine comparison. Subtle minerality and alcohol warmth.

"Bright lemongrass-and-lime hops note, with a touch of malt undertone. The sip avoids the heavy hops character suggested by the nose, with a quick, mildly bitter finish. Confident, contemporary."

Earthy tropical-fruit notes—papaya, mango—with a bit of sweaty funk. The sip is intensely _Brett_-forward, but feels light on carbonation with a dry, tannic finish.

“Strong hops element to the nose with a lemon-lime and herbal bent. In the sip, strong acidity shapes the hops into citrus candy with a bitter phenolic finish.”

Wonderfully fruity up front that transitions to a spicy, peppery bitterness. Medium malt sweetness that balances the hops well. Medium-to-high body and highly carbonated, which carries throughout the drink.

Big toasted malt, big kettle caramelization, mouth-filling carbonation, a touch of black pepper and black licorice, moderately nutty. Earthy/minty hops, light pear, touch of apple, moderate raisin. Woody hops finish is complementary with the cherry esters.

Very cidery with mousey funk. Earthy, fruit punch, slight orange, and peppery spice. Light sweetness and light acidity. Very dry and a bit watery. Big carbonation up front and a big grape juiciness that reminds me of one of those grape frozen popsicles. Finish is semisweet with big fruity peach and light grape notes. Some subtle bready malt tones come through and a hint of THP/Cheerios. A nice tartness and mostly balanced, but somewhat dry finish.

Profile is complex with a strong herbal (lavender and lemon thyme) and perfumey character that blends with the sharpness and sweetness of lemon. A touch grassy. Light malt sweetness with strong bitterness. Nice dry finish with a deep, lingering pithy aftertaste.

Sweetness is profiled and carries notes of moderate malt and lemon citrus. Lemon and ginger. Fruit character balanced by medium bitterness. Earthy, spicy notes help balance and supply a dry, graham cracker finish.

Dirty, peppery funk on the nose—black pepper, oxidation, rotting lemon and lime, sweet leaf. The sip offers a touch of red apple sweetness with rails of peppery phenol."

Citrus and tropical esters dominate with low clove and pepper spice and a bit of white bread malt/yeast character. High carbonation with a big fruitiness—almost banana-like in the beginning. Flavor is gone as soon as the sip is over. Moderate bubblegum-like note throughout the sip. Medium sweetness and dry finish.

Some bready malt character comes through with notes of banana. Grape must character is present but dry in character, and this adds a slight sweetness but not much. Hints of fruit—apple and peach—with a strong fermentation character and lightly tart in finish.

Great blood-orange flesh and zest notes throughout, but the base beer is a flash of carbonation that quickly fades to almost nothing on your palate. Finishes thin and slightly bitter with a carbonic bite. The lingering bitterness is not unpleasant. There’s a marmalade character to the flavor.

“Hay-like nose echoes Wasa crackers with a touch of fennel. The sip throws unsweetened orange juice together with spice cake in a cautious bready spice mix.”

“Light, slightly sweet malt nose with a touch of vague tropical-fruit esters. The sip offers a bit of chalky bitterness, energetic but just a hair off the expected dryness.”

“Touch of woody, almost smoky funk on the nose. Subtle with a hint of Noble-ish hops. Sip has a round body that feels less precise.”

“Woody and round, with a hint of squash on the nose. The sip is sweeter but sharply acid-forward, with a bracing bite but lower carbo that works against the whole. Wine and fruit notes dominate.”

“Curious nose blends herbal oomph with a bit of dank cannabis and overripe citrus, as anise notes cling to the edge of the glass and swirl through the nose. The sip dials that down, as a musty hop note takes the pointed edge off the nose.”

Heady mix of crisp floral with orange citrus. The sip tames the fermentation notes with hefty orange and tangerine, backed by tight phenolic spice that keeps the big flavor in check. Fun expression, bending classic saison to today’s hazy citrus tastes.

Fairly oxidized. Raisin and honey up front. Orange, apple, and a bit of almost cinnamon. A wheat-like sweetness with some lemon and slight acidity. Fruity esters add complexity. Low carbonation and finishes with a slight silky sweetness. Odd sweetness that lingers a bit too long, but it does dry out and the hops and carbonation keep it from feeling heavy.

"White pepper, faint lemon, toothy wheat, honey funk on the nose. The sip veers toward lemon-lime, with a nice, round, mellow acidity that begs for another sip."

"Toasted bread crust on the nose, maybe a bit burnt, with bourbon-soaked citrus notes. Banana smoothie with mild hop bitterness to keep it in line. Weird and challenging."

A mango-like sweetness carries throughout and works with the spice notes. Pineapple and orange <em>Brett</em> funk with a huge rose-floral (geraniol) character. The finish is dry with low bitterness and moderate carbonation. Strong <em>Brett</em> funk, but tempered with some saison yeast fruity ester and malt sweetness.

Sharp carbonic bite up front with a slight lemon note in the background. In the aftertaste, mostly bitterness—some from hops but some from an astringent note. High spiciness. As the carbonation starts to dissipate, a slight lemon fruitiness starts to come out. Grainy malt flavor and a touch of Pilsner-like malt characteristic in the middle. High earthy hops flavor that dominates the back. Grassy and spicy notes that linger far into the aftertaste. Balance is toward the hops, but it pairs well with overall malt bill. Clean dry finish with a lingering hops astringency.

Some nice dryness with a barnyard earthiness. Estery spice notes add to the complexity. White grapes give it a bit of sweet but finish dry in the taste. Strong carbonation, and the finish is relatively dry, somewhat tannic, though balanced and interesting.

“Crisp herbal hop notes support bigger citrus notes, amplifying the juice character. In the sip, the unsweetened citrus juice of the nose blooms with a pointed acidity that becomes mouth-filling for an intensity that’s big but not quite supported by the body.”

The first sip isn’t as intense as the aroma. There is a Belgian-like character to this beer with grapes, plums, and blueberries that transitions into a light thyme flavor that grows to moderate by the end of the glass. Heavy body with light carbonation and a touch of alcohol warming and smoke.”

The flavor of this beer hits with some earthiness and pepper character. The spice notes carry through the taste. Some sweetness from the hibiscus. A little on the sweet side, but that plays well with the hibiscus. Clean tart finish. In the back sits some light malt sweetness with a little tartness. The carbonation is moderate.”

Light and delicate. Sweet and tart from the hibiscus notes. Medium body, light malt sweetness, a touch low on the carbonation for a saison, moderate acidity, light lemon, touch of hops floral notes and grassy, some light black pepper. Aftertaste is sweet with a slight acidity and a very light bitterness.”

Surprisingly bitter for style, almost astringent. Yeast esters still present, but fitting for a place at the table with the heavy-handed use of hops. Spicy pepper and herb, grassy lemongrass, grapefruit, and orange. Slight floral iris comes through retronasal. Very light malt sweetness develops into a moderate firm hop bitterness that slowly fades into a dry finish. Carb is medium- to-low for the style.

Strong prickly pear, candy, and green-apple taste, with light raspberry and hibiscus notes. The sweetness is overshadowed by the Brett funk and biscuit maltiness, which is common among young <em>Brett</em> beers. Husky, earthy, somewhat sweet aftertaste.

Sage comes through strong with a slight medicinal lemon spice behind it. Moderately sweet then slowly fades into a sweet and bitter finish. Herbal notes really shine in this beer. Carbonation is low and balances the herbal and malt sweetness well. Dry and crisp. Finishes clean yet hoppy.

Big salt complexity with slight tartness. Acidity is very nice with this beer as it complements the salty characteristic. Very dry with wonderful carbonation that does justice to all the flavors and helps carry them. The salt and sweet bounce off each other with tartness and malt/fruity sweetness from start to the finish. The smoky character is a bit unexpected and comes through pretty strong—BBQ (hickory?) smoky. Almost BBQ sauce or ribs, except quite tart.

"Light tea-like note, subtle yeast cloves, and a faint smoky phenolic on the nose. The sip is lighter than the aroma, subtle in every way. A perfect beer for pairing with food—bright and palate-cleansing."

"Strong strawberry-kiwi on the nose for a smoothie-like intensity. The sip is subtle, the flavors clearly defined without too many distracting phenols. A slight smoky note on the finish adds depth."

"Light white-pepper nose with vague bits of peach. The sip is relatively soft with a tingly yeast bite, morphing from tart clementine to spicy Brett. For serious Brett fans only."

"White pepper and orchid with a touch of mustiness, like a staghorn fern on an old wood board. The sip is bright citrus, orange and tangerine, with light acid and funk."

A fantastic mouthfeel and medium but light malt flavor that plays well in the back, with an almost smoky hops flavor. The focus is quite earthy, with hints of moss, hay, and bark. Moderate apple tartness in the middle with coriander, and a nice, spicy finish. The carbonation is light and enhances the beer, leaving a dry freshness.

Ripe peach, apricot, and lemon up front with a nice lactic tartness that rounds out the fruit character. Finishes mostly dry with a slightly lingering tartness. Apricot up front with red grape and toasty biscuit malt. Finish is very dry with slight peach notes and heavy <em>Brett.</em>

Big sweetness up front with a honey note and light lime. Transitions into a bitter, spicy note that extends all the way into the aftertaste. Big/high American hops flavor of grapefruit and other citrus. Orange and wet hay “farmhouse” character. Bitterness lingers beyond the finish. Dry and nice carbonation.

Malt sweetness is evident but restrained. Lemon and citrus hops flavor with some balanced earthy spiciness. Citrus esters and bready malt are light but very refreshing. Spicy note toward the end of the sip plays with the carbonation, but the carbonation creates the bitterness.

“Light peach skin is understated in the nose. In the sip, subtle notes of white peach, chamomile tea, and pinot grigio, but with a very, very light acidity.”

Subtle, crisp nose with orange peel, pepper, and light botanicals. The sip is soft and cottony as it slips to the back of the tongue with a broad swath of light pepper. Mild acidity and a gin-like herbal dryness contribute to the clean sip and finish.

“Peppery phenols play with softer orange tones and a fennel note in the nose. The sip brings a soft banana sweetness played against herbal bitter notes. Unusual, but effective.”

“Peach leaf and caramelized peach on the nose set a sweet expectation with a hint of funky earth, but the sip brings a concentrated peach and lemon-juice acidity.”

“Phenolic spice plays against a bit of sweet alcohol in the nose, amplifying the touch of fruit aroma. The sip plays a bit too loose, as a firm but pleasant bitterness comes over the top of the lighter body, leaving it unsupported.”

A sharp sweetness up front that sticks through the dry, crisp finish. Peanut butter, orange, passion fruit, and banana, with hints of cherry, apple, tart pineapple, and sweet vermouth. Milk funk from the wood that adds complexity.

Bready and malty, with a grainy flavor. Peppery, woody, piney flavor that lingers. A light peach, cherry, and tangerine sweetness that finishes tart, light, and dry. Moderate carbonation, and light-bodied.

Lots of juiciness and sweetness up front, like cane sugar, but with a healthy amount of tartness to keep it balanced. Stone fruits with some wine, oak, orange, and slight lemon. A bit of malt, but also some corn chip notes from young Brett. Moderate-to-low carbonation, a touch of tannic character for body, and a Sweet Tarty flavor that lingers.

A combination of bright acidity and tart mango with noticeable <em>Brett</em> characteristics. The acidity lightens up the beer, but does drown out the mango. Some malt notes, but the <em>Brett</em> is doing its best to chew up what’s left.

"Highly effervescent, big spicy yeast notes. The sip is dry with an ever-so-delicate malt sweetness that otherwise takes the edge off. Archetypal."

"White tea floral notes on the nose offer a crisp, almost yuzu fruit character. The sip is focused, tightly edited, with crisp Brett notes and integrated fruit."

"Subtle nose with woody, peppery Brett and light tropical fruit. The sip is equal parts sour apple and lemon-lime, with a very light malt component."

"Gentle gauzy peach notes in soft focus. The flavor is soft peach juice with an incredibly gentle fermentation character and mild tartness."

Low malt presence and a slight Thai basil earthy/herbal flavor in the middle. A bit of tartness and pepper that lingers to balance the lemon and lemongrass. Dry finish with a medium body. Grape and citrus come through strong. Light astringency before the end that transitions back to a moderate lemon flavor.

Pepper, honey, spicy phenols, autolyzed yeast, aggressive alcohol, medium bitterness, and extreme effervescence that causes tingling on the inside of the cheeks. Finishes absolutely bone dry. Throughout there’s a little lemon, some earthy hay-like funk, and some dry white grape wine flavors.

Orange-juice, peach, spicy and slightly astringent alcohol. Clean, light, bready malt background. Moderately sweet with moderate bitter and sour in the finish. For a beer in this category, seems light on the Brett funk—a younger beer, perhaps?

Teasing a lime-citrus note that pulls back before falling over the edge, the nose retreats into familiar farmhouse lore—grass, hay, rose. The sip meanders through similar territory, dangling sweet promises that (thankfully) remain unfulfilled.

Bright, light, and gauzy lemon nose develops with a touch of herbal spice. The sip is less fruit-forward, with hefty bitterness that’s part pith, part black pepper. Peppery note lingers and overpowers the softer lemon, leading to an austere finish.

“Light pepper and white-flower definition with creeping notes of earthier blossom. The sip throws punchy herbal and floral notes with zippy carb against a generally sprawling cracker and bread body.”

The melon character really comes out in the flavor with the citrus more in the background. Honeydew and melon rind. A bit grassy. Wet hay <em>Brett</em> funk. Low sweetness and low-to-moderate bitterness. Some roundness from the chardonnay barrel adds another level of character. Finishes slightly sweet. Nice tropical fruit flavors (passion fruit, pineapple). Nice light very dry finish. Some white pepper notes in the finish.

Funky peaches (peach pie with a slice of lemon) with a lot going on. The sweetness of the ripe peaches combines with an earthy funk. The acid sourness helps to support the complexity, and the high carbonation level gives it a nice light feel. Really like the balance and mouthfeel.

Complex flavors with big notes of coriander and pepper, and the spiciness plays well with the orange, tangerine, and lemongrass characteristics. Moderately sweet with a bit of hops bitterness at the finish. Gentle malt in the back, with some mild astringency.

Sweet honey and syrup alongside lemon citrus. High caramel malt sweetness somewhat balanced with acidity. Light maple character, medium body, and medium bitterness. Dry finish with a carbonic bite.

A good balance of fruit with spicy pepper notes. Peppercorns continue through from the aroma. Lemony sweetness with soft malt sweetness and moderate bitterness from earthy hops. Medium body with high carbonation. A touch of tartness offers brightness in the dry, slightly warm finish.

Malt sweetness up front. Sweet, maybe even too sweet, but sweetness was well balanced with acidity, hops, and carbonic bite. Mild hop character, earthy and lemony, with excellent yeast esters. Wish it were more carbonated.

"Light orange citrus and linen on the nose. The sip is less precise, with broad orange-lime notes and a bit of Brett spice. Big flavor for a small beer; drinks sweet despite its dryness."

"Lemongrass, dry hay, lime zest, white rose. The sip is effervescent, highlighting light Brett and bitterness, with a touch of fermentation funk, acid, and light fruit."

"Plastic, rubbery nose deflates the pleasure of strawberry. The sip is better, with earthy strawberry and light acidity, but the burden of the rubbery nose is too much to overcome."

Moderate spicy notes up front with a forward lime note. Very light body (maybe a touch too light) with high carbonation. Moderate spiciness up front with a black pepper–like note that slightly overpowers the esters. Wonderful malt sweetness is appropriate and balances well with the hops flavor. Very well-balanced, but hops shine through with some slight yeast characteristics. Overall clean finish with some spice.

Peeeeeaches. Very low sweetness, although there’s an impression of sweetness because of the peach, with moderate bitterness. Peppery phenolics. Low sour. Dry overall finish.

Dankness, passion fruit, pine, pithy orange, and lemon peel, touch of peppery phenolics. High bitterness is compounded by the expected bone-dry finish. Balance is all about the IBUs in this one. Some saison character is hiding under massive hops burst.

“Wormwood note plays against cherry and a faint hint of curry in the nose. The sip brings unsweet bubblegum to bear with bold _Brett_ bitter floral and juniper-berry notes. Let it sit for a few years.”

Contemporary NEIPA nose—replete with tropical fruit and citrus—punctuated by crisp _Brett_ through line. The sip is soft and accessible, while pepper notes add a certain structure that keeps it honest. Juicy yet defined, it’s a curious syncretic approach.

“Apricot fruit and leaf with an herbal undertone in the aroma. The sip leans into juicy soft stone fruit, lemony acidity, soft tannin and vanilla, and a small jolt of acid.”

Complex spice notes of ginger and Szechuan peppercorn. Pithy, astringent finish but not necessarily off putting. Some orange and strawberry on the retronasal along with lemongrass. There’s sharpish tartness that gives this one an edge, but the aftertaste is too spicy.”

A dry wine-like finish, with white grape, peach, lemon, and slight orange fruit notes present. Delicate taste, with some alcohol, but the carbonation helps to dry the beer. The malt sweetness counters the fruit, and the very slight funk provides further balance.

Big banana and banana peel with herbal juniper and pine plus pepper in the background. The piney gin character hits first but transitions smoothly into orange notes. Finishes dry with a pine taste lingering. Slightly under-carbonated.

Lemon and lemongrass dominate with slight apple and pear flavors in the middle. Finishes with a very prominent lemon bittering flavor that lingers. Slight tartness on the back/finish. Finish is bitter but not astringent. Medium body and carbonation. Earthy tea-like hops blend with fruity tangerine esters and spicy peppery phenols.

A tart fruity initial impression. Figs, or is that cherry Jolly Rancher? <em>Brett</em> offers a grounding woodiness, and fortunately it tastes much better than it smells. A significant amount of funk, but in a good way—a punch of acidity to complement the light maltiness and subtle fig taste.

Moderate malty sweetness and fruity lemon character. Finish has some hops bitterness but is still sweet. Amazing hops flavor. Some oxidized cardboard flavors. Very sweet. Warming but not hot.

Moderately sweet malt flavor and citrus with some spicy, peppery notes. Strong lemon zest flavor. Sweetness carries through but is balanced by other complexities. Dryness indicative of light sugar as with a tripel. A little too bitter in the finish, like a lemon rind. Some warmth, but not hot.

"Perfumey apple blossom, white rose, chrysanthemum, dry white wine. The sip takes a sharp turn toward hop bitterness (happily), with light funk and vivid carbonic bite."

"Unrepentent, unrelenting, juicy tropical guava flat-out owns the nose and flows through the sip. This agua fresca sour trades beer character for intense fruit, but the guava is compelling, making for a Brett beer that the masses could drink without thinking twice."

"Dry, punchy nose—bubblegum, currant, rose, herbal. Sweet-tart sip, with clean acid profile, round berry notes, and warming oak-vanilla before it dries."

"Earthy note grounds the fruitier Brett and hops in the nose, while the sip feels more beer-like than some of the more fruit-forward iterations."

Moderate grapefruit flavor with a tartness and spiciness that extend into the aftertaste. Moderate bitterness and moderate carbonation. Hops dominate this beer. Huge white-wine character that’s citrusy and tropical. Seems like it would be sweet, but overall sweetness is fairly low and transitions into a pleasant acidity and bitterness. Dry finish is very clean with a touch of bitterness.

Tart notes up front with big grapefruit and lime notes. I would guess Brett in this beer because of that. Moderate spiciness toward the end of the sip that could be considered harsh, but then a big grapefruit flavor comes in to finish it off. Overall malt sweetness is low. Balanced toward yeast characteristics and hops flavor. Very refreshing. Extremely dry, but in a drinkable way.

Dry and funky. Earthy hops (onion, lemongrass) finish. Slight tartness. No sourness. Slight acidity. More dry/tart than sour, and that dryness is amplified by the significant bitterness. Light clean bready pale malt background. Nice wild Brett/woody character in the aftertaste.

“Walnut wood, chestnut, charcoal, and roasted plum aroma leads into a quirky sip that rides the impossible edge between soft fruit-forward accessibility and phenolic definition.”

“A bit of decaying forest and wet hay with lighter hits of grapefruit and lime. In the sip, citrus sweetness as the earthier elements subside, but that lingering bitterness keeps it from finishing sweet.”

Warm and woody white wine–grape nose with faint tropical fruit. The sip accelerates with a sharp lactic-acid hit that settles between pillars of earthy _Brett _and dried citrus. A bit intense for the expectation set by the aroma.

“Bold and confident berry notes clearly expressed in the nose transition evenly in the sip, capturing all of the jammy richness with little distraction. It’s one note, but rings loud.”

Ginger, juniper, raspberry, white tea, and light wood on the nose. Intensely fruity sip offers orange and raspberry with enough acidity to support them. Herbal spice provides definition and keeps the fruit from sprawling. Fundamentally weird and noisy, but thoughtful.

“Cohesive herbal nose pulls together with soft apricot and spicy juniper. The sip shies away from sweetness, opting for a lightly woody herbal dryness highlighted by a touch of fruit. Beautifully compelling, like a finely made cocktail.”

Crisply defined light tea and faint tropical fruit on the nose. The sip trades a touch of that definition for a slightly sweet body that might be perfect with a bit more carbonic bite. Bread, melon, and a touch of pepper as it finishes.

Spicy blackberry and cranberry nose with earthy blueberry sweetness. The sip rides an exacting line between sweet and dry, holding that tenuous tannin-fruit balance. It truly works, bending technique in the service of flavor—a hybrid greater than the sum of its parts.

As in the aroma, there’s lots of intense dark fruit, blueberry, and cherry along with lemon and lemongrass. The lactic and blueberry sweetness are very rich and well blended. Tannins (probably from the fruit) help round things out and make you want another sip. Finishes dry.

Rose-like floral hops hit in the front and carry through the finish with a slight bitterness. The lemon/orange notes sit in the back behind the more dominate hops flavor. Carbonation is good, and the finish is slightly dry with a lingering bitterness. Dry yet somewhat creamy.

Peach dominates with slight <em>Brett</em> funk in the background but the acidity dominates. Dry flavor profile with high raspberry fruitiness that pushes almost to astringency. Aftertaste is tart and long lasting with peach-skin and raspberry notes. Tons of juicy stone-fruit flavors (overripe apricots and nectarines) with a subtle tartness that cuts through the fruit character. Balance is a bit toward the dry side, but not bone-dry, which keeps it refreshingly drinkable.

Candy and caramel note up front with a medium sweetness transitioning into a sour-apple note. Citrus notes of lemon and lime plus a touch of peach followed by a pronounced Pilsen malt sweetness and even a hint of toasted malt. Sweet in the start with a drying tart finish and just a touch of funk.

Starts a bit sweet and becomes moderately acidic with a finish that’s sweet, sour, and bitter. Lemon and stone fruit with a hint of tartness. Finishes semidry with a slight tart note. Lots of pineapple, peach, and spicy, smoky phenols—almost a BBQ sauce. Some horse blanket but just a touch of <em>Brett</em> with a few woody notes. High carbonation pushes into a light, dry finish.

Sweet and sour notes up front with peach sweetness and a slight oak sour note. Light creamy consistency at the end with a nice peppery spiciness. Fruity sweet with a tart finish—almost with a touch of wood/oak. Medium body with a dry sour finish. Apple, pear, peach, apricot fruit character dominate up front that coupled with the malt sweetness gives a very sweet fruity character. Barnyard <em>Brett</em> in the background. Moderate sweet into strong sour that fades back into a low-to-moderately sweet finish.

Moderately dry, medium body. Tart notes up front, orange and lime esters throughout. Moderate carbonation creates a refreshing bite toward the end. A puckering sensation after the taste lingers in the back of my mouth a while after the sip. Apricot, peach, and lemon up front with a bit of barnyard/horse blanket, must, and leather. Acidity pairs nicely with the <em>Brett</em> character, and the finish is surprisingly balanced.

As in the aroma, the fruity esters are dominant, primarily apple, apple cider, and pear. Tangerines, oranges, plums, dates. Some light floral and herbal notes. A touch of spice at the back end. Sweetness slowly fades and it finishes moderately dry with slight alcohol warmth.

Nose of Thai basil, cucumber, lemongrass, and barnyard—funky, intriguing, with herbal-spice backbone in a fresh, crisp line. The sip trades clarity for general fruitiness, citrusy and tart—not quite fulfilling the aroma’s promise. But figuring it out is a delicious chore.

As close to the Platonic ideal of _Brett_-saison nose as possible, without wavering into defined fruit or spice. The sip seems overly conservative, with woody _Brett_ notes but little else. A study in simplicity, for better or worse.

“Bread crust, papaya, and a light minty pepper note in the nose lead into flavor that tightly balances that light tropical fruit with punchy pepper in a vibrant push-pull.”

Rustic, woody _Brett_ nose, with notes of warm oak and aged sherry. The sip feels conflicted, with lemon-lime citrus notes tussling against the _Brett_ definition. Finishes citrus heavy, but with a clean, pithy coda.

Cherry, lemon, oak, and musty cellar in the nose. A somewhat intense acidic lemon note backed by wood-tannin leads the sip, but it quickly resolves into lemon pith and black pepper. Intense and unrelenting, yet endearing.

“Exquisite fruit range on the nose—lime peel, kumquat, with a bit of raspberry, hint of herbal spice. In the sip, the light herbal notes put a crisp cucumber line on the fruit flavors—expressive without over-emoting.”

Thick tropical guava on the nose, with a touch of herbal brightness and a fruit-flesh overripeness. In the sip, moderate acidity pushes the line to the edge. Spritzy tropical fruit keeps it light, while light wood grounds it. Unexpected and compelling.

“Gorgeous rosé color. Honeydew and raspberry in the nose with a squeeze of lime. Champagne-like effervescence provides a very light bitterness to play against the soft, sweet wine-grape notes in the sip, and the very faint acidity makes it imminently accessible and, dare we say, ... fun?”

“Traditional _Sacch_ saison yeast notes in the nose—a bit of earth, but light pepper and a faint floral note. In the sip, a juicy tangerine note pushes to the front, with a punch of acid brightness and pithy bitterness.”

Screams raspberry with low-to-moderate sweetness that quickly transitions into high acidity. Huge tart raspberry esters pull everything together. Some nice bready notes and subtle funkiness provide support to balance things out.

Moderately strong cherry tartness with a touch of bitterness, light acidity, and vanilla. The aftertaste is strong cherry with a touch of tannin. The distinct sharpness highlights the cherry tartness and keeps it dry.

Moderate apricot and pear notes with a mild <em>Brett</em> note toward the end of the sip that sticks around after the taste and coats the tongue. Light on the spices with a medium amount of sweetness right at the end of the sip. Orange and vanilla up front followed by a pleasant lemon/citrus tartness. Mostly dry finish accentuates the tartness.

Intense sweet honey and dark fruit character with light hop bitterness. Malty sweet and slightly lacto-acidic. Effervescent finish with lingering sweetness—a tad too sweet for the style at this point, but it should dry out over time.

Good balance of sweet citrus character. Very prominent lemon, light malt character and a hint of bittering hops that work well with the yeast. White pepper, some notes of coriander and banana and pear esters. High carbonation gives a little acidity in the dry finish.

Moderate sweet malt is immediately overpowered by dominant bitterness. Lots of lemon zest, almost bitter pithy-ness. Playful fruit character that leans more toward phenols than esters. High carbonation and finishes dry, crisp, and slightly bitter with lingering astringency. Great body for a session beer.

"Juniper and gin botanicals float over an almost Japanese citrus note. Light and bubbly, with light funk and acidity, yet a mid-palate bitterness."

"Yeasty yet malt-forward nose, crisp Brett and honey-malt warmth. Very little fruit character, but the classic definition makes for a good food-pairing beer."

"Juicy semisweet raspberry with a mild mineral funk. The sip is intriguing—starts soft, with a convincing juicy sweetness that all but disappears into a light mineral dryness."

Foreground is a light spicy saison character: earthy, herbal, lemon, stone fruit, grainy malt, spicy phenolics of clove and pepper. Hops come through as a citrus background. Finishes very dry and crisp.

Moderate spiciness up front with a slight chili flavor (not the heat). Creamy consistency with a moderate vanilla note toward the back. Raspberry notes and an earthy spiciness. Aftertaste has a bit of a peach-skin astringency that lingers well after the sip. Nice stone-fruit and lemon esters mixed with a floral character. Subtle acidity in the back adds to the citrus flavors.

Fruit-forward from a mix of esters and hops. Slightly tart throughout with light bready malt sweetness up front and in the finish. Finish moderately dry with a bit of aspirin-like bitterness from yeast bite. The fruitiness is the star of the show.

Assertive combination of saison yeast flavors, similar to the aroma. The beer dries out quickly, despite a touch of sweetness up front, with a lingering bitterness. A through line of floral, herbal flavor is pleasant the first couple sips but distracting deeper in. Light tangerine and herbal with a bit of wet hay. The earthy spice character helps cut some of the sweetness and adds complexity.

Sweet with fruit notes of orange, white grape, and pear. Then some pepper herbal notes behind that. Some toasty biscuit notes come through. Finishes slightly sweet but still a bit dry. Medium carbonation at the end gives it a vibrant finish.

Melon with a light linen edge on the nose—understated yet characterful. The sip brings strong tropical citrus and melon notes, defined by a pronounced acidity and punctuated with tight tannic trills. A touch heavy-handed.

“Woody and dank, with punchy pineapple, lime, and vague tropical notes in the nose. The jolt of acidity in the sip flips the hop notes toward lemon-lime with a bit of dank background bitterness.”

A subtle mix of malty complexity and restrained yeast spice and ester—very pleasant. Nice pear and date yeast esters with a healthy amount of pepperiness and noble hops character. The malt is mostly just a light caramel with a bit of bread crust.

The apricot dominates the front end, but a moderate amount of tartness prevents it from becoming too sweet and fruity. A healthy amount of funk also complements the fruit. Surprisingly, a subtle amount of spice, typical of saisons, makes an appearance, a rarity for these fruity farmhouse styles. Light barrel character, but the fruit and funk are the stars.

Sour throughout that builds and falls leaving a lingering acidity like after eating sour candy. Moderate carbonation and very dry finish. The honey character adds sweetness in the back. Light funk helps to cut the sweetness and clean the beer out in the finish. Like a glass of lemonade.

Heavy citrus/kumquat up front that carries through the entire taste. A mild bitterness, either from hops or fruit, complements the citrusy sweetness, but a touch too much. The spice and vanilla are present as well, but only slightly. A noticeable tartness keeps everything in line. Bright fruit character bursts out of the glass.

Citrus orange sweetness and a slightly herbal character along with spicy pepper notes. Lots of yeast character. Fruity citrus and apples with light grapefruit. Finishes somewhat bitter with moderate sweetness. Bitterness and sweet orange peel fighting through to the end.

"Bright, modern hops nose—citrus, white wine, strawberry—with a gauzy sheen. Less fruity than many, with a defined Brett peppery note and hop bitterness."

Big lemon and light grape notes up front with plenty of carbonation. Moderate grapefruit with a pithiness creates a dryness at the end of the sip. Tangerine carries through with light peppery phenols and white bread. Low malt sweetness up front gives way to a mix of moderate acidity and bitterness. Earthy hops presence with a slight floral and basil flavor. Clean and well-balanced. Hops bitterness lingers with a slight tartness in the back.

There’s still white grape, pepper, and a touch of bready, but more floral in the flavor, specifically iris. Very low sweetness into a moderately bitter dry finish that lingers a bit. Oniony, spicy hops, orange, and pineapple, spicy alcohol, light bready malt.

“Minty blueberry in the aroma with wine grape. Earthy berry notes, fluid tannic structure, and a juniper-berry bitterness create a luxurious sweet-spicy-earthy trifecta.”

“Woody, stemmy, cedar, coconut—almost Sabro-adjacent—hops on the nose. In the sip, a sweeter coconut citrus feel pushes a frozen cocktail vibe.”

“Bright, structured, lightly herbal and floral, dry. Light honey note on the nose with a bit of yeast ester that plays between earth, banana, tropical fruit. The sip is brisker, with white-flower blossom, a prickly carb, and a bit of unsweet fruit flesh.”

“Pillowy lemon and orange on the nose with a touch of hay. Sip brings a gentle jolt of acidity for a sunny demeanor. Bubbly and outgoing.”

“A bit of herbal spice with a juniper and berry tannin backbone. In the sip, pepper, floral, and light berry notes swirl in an intriguing blend.”

Light candied stone fruit on the nose with a light herbal note. The sip is tightly effervescent, sharp-edged like champagne but without the softening sweetness. Party up front (in the nose), business in the rear (on the sip).

Smooth malt base allows restrained earthy hops flavor to come through. Finishes dry while spicy phenols enliven the flavor. The yeast character hews more estery, with enough spice to add a nice note.

<em>Brett</em> funk dominates with stone fruit esters playing a supporting role. A bit of sweet and tart but not overly sour. Very dry finish with moderately strong carbonation. Some sweet citrus and peach. Has a touch of oak-like astringency in the finish. The spicy Noble hops are a nice touch. A nice dry finish with just a hint of bitterness in the finish.

Lots of stone fruit and cherries up front with a hint of citrus, followed by a pleasant lactic tartness and oak flavors of vanilla and toffee. Finish is mostly balanced with the tartness lingering every so slightly. Light vanilla and sour peach right before the end of the sip. This beer is very, very sour.

The heavy blueberries almost instantly dry out, leaving just a subtle amount of light malt and just a bit of funk. To call this beer dry would be an understatement. The fruit character, though pleasant, is gone as soon as it arrives as the bitterness and esters overpower it.

The apple cider thins the beer body and adds fruitiness. Mild astringency in the aftertaste from tannins. A very dry beer/cider hybrid with a nice oak and tannin complement. A touch of funky phenols to keep it interesting, but it doesn’t get in the way of the cider and spicy saison notes.

Strong raspberries with a touch of sweetness and the expected light saison esters and phenols. It’s hard to pick out other flavors in the beer because the raspberries are so dominant. No astringency from raspberry seeds. Sweet for a saison and sacrifices the spicy saison notes.

Brettanomyces funk and bright tartness add complexity to the base saison. Medium, almost husky, grain-malt profile with strong, fruity acidity. No hop flavor. Very dry finish and highly carbonated.

Citrus tartness with tropical fruit and slightly sweet malt. Earthy. Finishes tart with a lactic bite. Very lemony. Hints of spice and an interesting, peanut-like nuttiness. Not a ton of Brett character, but the lactic went to town.

Sweet fruity notes of lemon citrus blend with white wine character. Mild spices balance to keep from finishing too sweet. Low hop bitterness. Slightly dry finish with a little lingering sweetness. A touch of acidity and a little oak round it out. Good carbonation but low head retention.

"Neutral, slightly malty, slightly Bretty nose offers only glimpses of peach. A subtle, softly tart peach juice with faint Brett funk pushes through the flavor."

"Cotton-candy-grape nose, subtly sweet body with very light acidity and faint fermentation character. Screams for a touch of bitterness to shape and structure the soft, sweet grape."

"Strawberries transform into a panoply of tropical fruit in the nose. The sip forgoes expected sweetness for earth, bread, and rich strawberry."

"Bright and effervescent with a nose that evokes tropical fruit, orange zest, aged oak. White-wine-like with subtle fruit character, subtle acidity."

"Orange blossoms, dry hay, honey on toast. The sip is soft, with a captivating, light citrus acidity. Brief burst of Tang quickly dries into a lingering tangerine-honey note."

A continued funkiness and a touch of tartness that was promised from the aroma sits atop a continental base malt that’s not necessarily sweet but works wonderfully with the fruity flavors developed from the fermentation. An appropriate amount of bitterness lends to the dryness of the beer. Some nice tropical fruit notes, a smoothness, and slight warmth.

Very well-balanced—the fermentation is the star here with some fantastic fruity flavors and a tartness that provides balance. Nice carbonation that carries well and provides a slight carbonic bite. Light and crisp in the body with some slightly sweet and tart lemon fruit notes. Finishes so dry the beer almost evaporates off the tongue.

Bucket o’ melon, orange, peach, bready malt, spicy and drying alcohol, bone-dry finish assisted by the alcohol. Spicy pepper phenolics. Moderately low sweetness with moderate bitterness.

Crisp tropical nose of passion fruit and guava collide with subtle black pepper. The sip bends tropical, projecting sweetness despite the beer’s dryness. Fruity acidity reinforces the theme, with a sharp hit that quickly fades in a broad tropical-fruit note. Big and intense.

Curious herbal-citrus note on the nose—lime leaf, orange oil—with an earthy woodiness. In the sip, gentle citrus juice pushes forward with low acidity and round, woody warmth. Fascinating and enveloping, at a distinct herbal-citrus intersection.

Nose evokes the petrichor of impending rain, earthy and refreshing; a hint of lime adds an edge. In the sip, rooibos tea–like spice and a hard-kombucha hit bring a kinetic feeling of motion. Rhythmically pulses with waves of herbal energy.

Peach peel and balsamic on the nose, with light straw and hint of sharp grapefruit. The sip brings that grapefruity acidity and bitterness forward in soft focus, drying into a pleasing and clever pithy-grapefruit linger. Characterful interplay of hops and yeast.

A crisp floral and pepper edge on the nose offers a telltale _Brett_ signature, and that peppery phenol dominates the flavor with a ranging but oddly pillowy spiciness. Dry and minimal.

“Dried lime leaf and a spritely and fresh herbal zip on the nose wrapped in gentle white-wine tones. The flavor sees bold and lightly bitter white-wine and _Brett_ notes drop with bombast, scrubbing into a light pepper finish.”

The tartness is very pleasant—tastes of fresh-squeezed lemon with a subtle earthiness from the sage, clearly culinary inspired. Finishes clean and fresh with good carbonation. Big herbal sage flavor is cut through with a wonderful tart apple flavor.

Slight malt breadiness that provides a smooth body. Big lemon, tangerine characteristics with a noticeable peppery spice that balances the sweetness and tartness. Tartness, funk, and acidity are fantastic and provide a refreshing beer—dry yet smooth. Ripe banana and a bit of earthy <em>Brett</em> funk. Finishes clean.

Low malt complexity but a wonderful tartness that lingers from start to fnish. Big carbonation helps bright up fruit flavors. Finish is extremely dry and refreshing. Moderately strong cherry, blackberry, and blueberry. Light acidity gives it a crisp refreshing finish and the earthy notes gives it some interesting complexity.

Medium biscuity malt sweetness accented by bright orange citrus. Coriander is obvious but not overwhelming. Low-to-moderate hop bitterness. Finish is sweet and could use more dryness to round it out. Highly carbonated but mellow. Some acidity.

"Raspberries steal the whole spotlight. Over-the-top, intense expression of the fruit. Tangy balanced acidity."

Crisp linen and white tea, chrysanthemum nose. The sip brings some endearingly bready malt to soften the Brett sharpness, closing with a dry white-wine note."

"Lightly floral and earthy with a tightly edited noble hops nose. The sip is a tight balance of hop bitterness and mild Brett, with a subtle white-wine dry/sweet note as it lingers."

"Perfumey nose balances sweet and savory, with everything from elderflower and wormwood to tangerine and orange zest. Flavor highlights woody notes with the same balance of sweet citrus and spice."

Lemon flavors abound, with hints of lemon zest and lemon juice. When combined with tartness, it comes across as lemon drop or Warheads candies. Tartness is somewhat sharp and a bit lingering in the finish. Somewhat balanced (not too dry or too sweet), but tartness helps give a perception of dryness in the finish. Moderate sour lemon note up front with the sourness that grows throughout the sip to the end.

Tart note up front with strong grapefruit and lime notes. Moderate carbonation amplifies the acidity and creates a puckering finish with a slight peach sweetness transitioning to a dry Lacto finale. Pear and lemon, dry stone-fruit flavors, and funky earthy <em>Brett.</em>

Moderate malt sweetness with a light tart note and pear and tangerine notes that extend into the finish. High carbonation with a slightly astringent note toward the end of the sip. <em>Brett</em> barnyard funk up front with some apricot to back it up. Slight herbal and earthy character. Light fluffy mouthfeel.

High tangerine and orange note up front with a mild sweetness and medium tartness that lingers into the aftertaste with a heavy fruity note and just a touch of spiciness. Carbonation is moderate for the style. As it warms, the earthy hops flavor pushes forward. Low bitterness in the finish. The bright acidity and light pepper note cut through the sweetness of the malt bill.

A healthy amount of yeast phenolics up front, combined with a dose of fruity esters. Moderately sweet with a bit of tart in the middle but a borderline cloying sweetness carries into the finish. Nice clean dry finish due to the high carbonation. Slight tartness. Touch of orange, lemon, and some spicy notes. A bit bitter in the finish.

“A classic nose, as peppery phenols balance overripe plantain with a sweet potato-skin earthiness. Light zesty lemon notes add a highlight. The sip delves into a purple vibe—like unsweet grape knocked down a couple of octaves, with a zippy bitterness.”

“The color suggests fruit, but the nose offers just a broad red-fruit note with hefty hay. In the sip, thoughtfully downplayed grape adds a spritz without jammy notes.”

“A joy in the nose as woody hops play against subtle Noble floral notes and crisp and peppery yeast notes. The sip finds a beautiful balance between the crackle of pepper, herbal bitterness, and softer fruit esters. Finishes with a snap.”

Crisp linen nose, woody with a touch of grape. On the sip, more grape, Concord grape juice, light grain, slight lingering sweetness, and a white wine–like, almost ‘buttery’ full body. Finishes with light bitterness.

Noble-hop aroma with a touch of Fantôme-style phenolic grit dialed back into clove, asphalt, and linen. The sip is blazingly clean and clear saison—light bread, active effervescence bouncing off the tongue, and a crisp but pleasant phenolic note that lingers as a touch of bitterness. Its ‘crispness’ is off the charts, with Noble-hop bitterness playing an outro that just keeps going.

Heavy peach up front, as if I bit into a ripe one in the middle of August. The saison flavors emerge as the peach fades, with a noticeable peppery character and pleasant lemony ester. The peach comes back in the aftertaste, but is just subtle enough to encourage another sip. Perhaps a little sweet or heavy on the body for a saison, but overall tasty.

A lemon acidity hits up front and carries throughout with a lemon sweetness and hints of orange, as well as a bitterness in the back. A spicy honey flavor up front that’s quickly overshadowed by a prominent tartness. Remarkably dry for the amount of honey flavor that is retained.

Well balanced. Sweet lemon character and light malt sweetness. Pronounced saison yeast character with unique hops that work well but are a departure from the norm. Good, lovely hop complexity with medium bitterness. Crisp, nice carbonation delivers flavors well. Slight carbonic twang.

"Expressive peach-candy nose, punctuated by a light sourdough yeast note. Lithe and lean, nimble and graceful, but with muscularity and power. Beautifully constructed."

"Curious rosé aroma and look; more like vinous fruit than cherry. The same subtlety expresses in the sip, with a Brett farmhouse note balanced by light white-wine grape and faint hit of stone fruit."

Big hops flavor with pine and earthy spiciness up front and a peach and raspberry ester flavor toward the end of the sip. Moderate creamy consistency and carbonation. Nice light acidity brightens the dry finish and keeps it very drinkable. Very citrus and tropical fruit-forward.

Fruity grape notes with a light lemon note and a high carbonic bite toward the end of the sip. Light body. Farmhouse characteristics with an apricot tartness. There’s a bit of sweetness up front that plays well with the citrus and quickly transforms into moderate acidity and low bitterness. Very dry finish and moderate-high carbonation.

Light sweetness up front with a touch of pear and lemongrass. Moderate spicy notes that are balanced with the sweetness and carbonation. Aftertaste has slight spicy bitterness and lemongrass notes. Malt flavor is clean yet pale, with slight Pilsner characteristic evident. High hops flavor of lemon and slight orange. Balance is really wonderful on this beer as the style of the yeast characteristics meld well together.

The beer has a honey-like sweetness that hits up front along with some tropical fruit notes—pineapple, a little melon, some caramel apple, a little orange. The spice character helps to balance the sweet a bit with a little bitterness, and it finishes fairly dry for how sweet it starts. High carbonation helps scrub the palate and makes this fairly refreshing (despite its strength).

“Energetic and exuberant gin-like nose with a touch of juniper and squeeze of lime over a bubbly botanical base with a bit of Cointreau. The sip explores a broader range of fruit and herbs, with notes of orange, lime, fortified white wine, almond, and mint. The acidity is thoroughly supported. Concise yet rich and enveloping, punchy yet never too loud.”

“Soft peach with a crisp lemon-peel edge on the nose. In the sip, peach, apple, pear, an oak note that recalls bourbon. Punchy, layered, structured, and deeply engaging.”

Light, powdery nose with white flowers, linen, old parchment, and faint lime and yuzu. In the sip, a light woody note juxtaposes with a soft lemony tartness, resolving into a light citrus hit. So simple, so light, so full of flavor.

Spicy, peppery, peach-jam nose, with a grassy herbal note behind. _Brett_ in the sip is soft, losing its edge to broad stone fruit. Soft without losing its punch or focus. Accessible and familiar, yet layered and thoughtful.

Glassy foam head lingers for an attractive pour. Guava, passionfruit, and faint smoke on the nose gives it immediate but structured appeal. The sip leads with pepper notes and a bit of herbal bitterness, with just enough body to soften the edges. An interesting take on contemporary hops that doesn't march down the obvious path.

“Soft overripe guava and lychee on the nose with a touch of herbal hop to balance. Sip is light with a gentle tartness, a softer carb, and a subtle earthy fruit-rind bitterness. Earthy but light, fruit-forward but buffered by a bit of gauzy _Brett._”

Soft but bright floral-and-citrus nose with a touch of well-placed earthy sandalwood for perfumy contrast. The sip leads with a soft, lemony, acidic burst, then brings orange and caramel. Woodsy and engaging. Gorgeous.

Moderate nutty malt, a touch of plum, raisin, light date, with some light sherry oxidation. Finishes dry despite the massive malt aroma with a hint of toasty caramel. The depth and richness of the malt are hard to overstate and range from light biscuit to medium caramel to rich toast. Moderate sweetness is enhanced by the wonderful, yet restrained yeast esters.

Well-balanced and subtle malt and citrus notes blend with herbs and floral flavors. Wonderful sweet orange and vanilla with graham crackers. Spices are subtle and complement the malt nicely. Fruity acidity with light apple from the chamomile. Dry finish.

Balance of moderate malt sweetness and fruity character with slight herbal spice. Some earthy hop and slight funkiness. Very nice fruity character and moderate tartness. Good balance. Effervescent, dry finish.

High hops fruitiness of lemon and pear with a slight evidence of apple. Well-balanced among malt, hops, and yeast profiles. Medium-high carbonation. Clean dry finish. Moderate spicy phenols up front with a moderate carbonic bite. Dry finish with grape- and wine-like notes belies the layered sophistication.

"Light pepper, nutmeg, lime on the nose. The sip is a touch watery, belying its lightness, but a bright effervescence on the tongue and an incredibly light malt note offer drinkability in spades."

"Spicy pepper note moves beyond yeast alone, with a touch of banana bubblegum in the back. The sip goes intense on banana and the spicy phenolic, with amped-up levels of both that could use just a touch more bitterness to ground them."

"Bright peach balances with fruity Brett fermentation character, offering an endearingly beery fruit beer. The flavor rides that Brett and peach balance through to the end—juicy, well-defined, funky, fun."

"Dry, punchy nose—faint dried pepper, dried berries, orange peel, gasoline, oak. The sip brings a tannic bite behind mellow orange citrus and white wine, with a chunky, bitter, Brett funk adding complexity."

Juicy peach and passion fruit meet earthy <em>Brett</em> funk. Light tartness throughout with a bit of bitterness in the finish. Creamy consistency with a dry finish and pleasant effervescence. A bit of herbal hops in the background. Some apricot and lemon esters balanced with spicy phenolics and a bit of barnyard, leather funk.

Pepper, orange, banana, clove, bubblegum, grainy malt, balanced, smooth finish that’s a bit on the sweeter side for the style, but certainly not sweet. Aftertaste of spice lingers pleasantly.

Carbonation is high, which enhances the flavor in this beer. Grape character is of white wine and a bit dry, which fits well with the overall saison structure. A mild earthiness with slight spice is not overpowering, and a bit of lemon sweetness is complemented by a cider character.”

Cacophonous but intriguing nose—jagged pineapple and lime cross paths with spicy herb and funk. Likewise, the sip is endearingly off-kilter, as soft lime sherbet, gentle herbal spice, and pineapple highlights dominate the sip. Up and down, it’s a wild ride.

A bold lemon tartness comes through up front. The <em>Brett</em> funk is nice and helps cut through the acidity. Nice citrus and pineapple, plus good carbonation and a clean finish. The citrus character is the star of the show, but doesn’t steal too much from the prominent, yet delicate <em>Brett</em> character.

Plum is very much present in the taste, but a considerable amount is going on—a mineral character adds to the dryness and subtle brinyness of the beer, a subtle earthiness works with the undercurrent of funk and tartness, and it finishes surprisingly dry given the fruit character. Wonderful woody <em>Brett</em> aftertaste, with some tack room leather component.

Similar to the aroma, all the expected saison flavors are present but slightly enhanced—black pepper, lemon, a bit of banana. A nice citrus-rind character. The peppery character is well situated to counterbalance all the other esters. Body is dry, but I wouldn’t complain if it were drier.

Lots of flavor and very drinkable—slight tartness and fruit notes with hints of apple juice, pear, orange, and lemon. The tartness hits toward the finish to help clean the beer out. Big tropical <em>Brett</em> funk with pineapple, tangerine, peach/apricot, and herbal tea in the background. Moderate-to-strong tart character throughout that fades into the dry finish. Carbonation is spot on. Very frefreshing yet complex.

Very juicy, fruity flavor of lemon, orange, and tangerine. Some spicy notes but dominated by sweetness. Moderate malt with mango, passion fruit, and a bit of pineapple. Finishes dry and crisp with some lingering hop bitterness.

Tastes like a lemon Sweet Tart! Malt sweetness with lemon and slightly spicy notes. Earthy without being funky. An almost rose-like hop note and nice, big fruity banana esters. Highly carbonated with a crisp, dry finish.

"Peach, melon, lemon candy nose, with sweaty funk beneath. The sip blends bright fruit with funk undertones. Lingering perceived sweetness with a touch of rind-pith presses on."

Prominent tartness, verging on sour, but moderate initial sweetness maintains the balance. The funkiness carries all the way through, like a P Funk megamix, with rustic barnyard flavors and more tropical pineapple and mango. Good carbonation keeps it light on the tongue. Nice earthy funk.

Moderate barnyard <em>Brett</em> funk with tropical pineapple. The funky sourness brings notes of wet hay, grass, and tartness, then fruity notes of chokecherry and currants build in the aftertaste. Mild phenols and spiciness, with sulfur notes. Some complementary acidity, low bitterness, and a dry finish.

Well-balanced fruit and sourness without being overwhelming. The blackberries are super juicy and ripe. Lots of the berry-skin flavor and feel. A touch of acetic in the finish. Make my teeth squeaky. Very wine-like—dry and tannic.

Big mouth-filling carbonation, touch of apple, light pear, big apricot, big melanoidins, and light earthy bitterness. The yeast complexity acts as the focal point, with many different flavors working quite well together; peppercorn spice, apple, pear, lemongrass, floral notes. A restrained but needed hops bitterness gives a nice balance to the slight malt sweetness.

Ripe juicy apricots with a hint of lemon zest, perfectly complemented by a lactic tartness that cuts the fruitiness. Some nice phenolic and funk layer the complexity, and the finish is balanced with a subtle lingering tartness.

Earthy barnyard <em>Brett</em> with apple and slight minty spice. A bit of white pepper and peach. Tart throughout, with a dry finish and high carbonation. A sweetness hits up front with orange and lemon that follow with some nice <em>Brett</em> funk. A pepper-like spice helps to cut the sweetness. Big juicy apricot and lemon flavor with a fantastic tartness that carries all the way through. Medium hops flavor or grapefruit and lemon with a slight herbal peppery and spiciness of rye.

Earthy <em>Brett</em> character layered on top of vanilla and wine from barrel aging. The aroma did not prepare me for this beer—a punch of tart, coupled with a heavy amount of plum was a bit of a curve ball from the heavy-handed <em>Brett</em> and hops in the aroma. Still a healthy amount of funk that works well with the acidity and fruit.

"Farmhouse ale with honey."

Starts sweet with big white- grape notes, then gently fades into a mild tart acidity. Biscuit bready malt sweetness is balanced by peach/apricot stone-fruit character and a bit of vanilla, while the high carbonation lifts all the flavors off the palate. Finishes really refreshing and tart.

"Perfumey floral nose of azalea and hibiscus, oaked white wine. Flavor balances sweet lime and yuzu, mild hop bitterness, a slight honey-malt sweetness. Characterful, light."

"Hops, hops, and more hops drive the nose with a white wine and tropical-fruit jag. The sip is more of the same—bright but not-too-sweet lychee and kiwi. Just a touch of funk and malt, and no head retention, but beautifully expressive."

A burst of pineapple, passion fruit, guava, and mango notes and a really nice juicy <em>Brett</em> character. The front hits with some nice acidity and tartness but that fades into a dry finish with great carbonation. Prominent amount of tartness, coupled with a healthy amount of tropical fruitiness and delicate <em>Brett</em> funk.

Balance of orange and tangerine citrus esters and peppery phenols, and a bit of sage. Balanced sweetness up front gives way to low acidity and just a bit of bitterness. Great clean malt flavor and orange, lemon, and pear from the hops. Slight spiciness is really nice as it rounds out. Light-medium body with nice carbonation. Very dry and effervescent.

Light melon, gentle oak, a touch of petrichor, subtle stone fruit, and confidently understated white-wine grape on the nose. The expectation of acidity in the sip is met by conscious restraint, as the subdued stone fruit and bitterness help to amplify the white-wine character without _Brett _sharpness or puckering acidity. An extraordinary work.

“Quirky and clever mix of traditional saison herbal and floral notes with a very light contemporary tropical-fruit edge. In the sip, the aspirin note is buffered by softer tropical edges—mango and papaya with just a touch of citrus. Subtle, but entertaining.”

A vibrant energy drives the light lemon and rustic bread-flour notes on the nose—tightly structured and compact, yet punchy and direct. For a *Brett* saison, the sip is remarkably light and minimal—faint earthy notes appear as it lingers, but it never veers deeply into fruit or phenol-spice. The overall effect is crisp, concise, and to-the-point—not a single note is out of place.

Highly carbonated but light carbonic bite, probably due to the <em>Lacto,</em> and a malt bill that provides creaminess despite being weightless. Bright fruity notes with tart lime, grapefruit, and a light spiciness. Tropical passion fruit is forefront with some earthy wet-hay barnyard <em>Brett</em> funk. Bright lemon zest opens up to some stone and tropical fruit—so much gorgeous <em>Brett</em> flavor.

Amazing fruitiness brightened by acidity. Sweet biscuity malt with tangy tartness. An acidic funkiness that finishes slightly sweet for a Brett beer. Medium bitterness, spicy, salty, and fruity.

"Right down the proverbial saison middle, with a touch of tropical Brett in the nose balanced by spicy phenols. The sip is intense—a strong carbonic bite fades into soft citrus and a hint of bitter greens for structure."