The Big Friendly Tapestry From An Asteroid (2023)

What the brewers say

"Barrel Fermented Brett Saison conditioned with Brett."

What our panel thought

"Begins with combination of white grapes and citrus zest, pineapple & orange. Aroma is vinous and white winelike, kind of a rich chardonnay with tons of barrel presence. Acidity has a lime character which cuts through that oaky richness; supported well by meringue fluff notes, which add levity. The wine character is the most interesting part of the sip, which opens with sweet pastry dough and then quickly dives into sauvignon blanc and white grape seeds. The swallow has a burpy funk to it that seems partially barrel-related but isn't entirely welcome. Surprisingly rich malt flavors, earthy hops, more citrus. Sweet at the finish. Acidity really seems to stand in for carbonation in terms of cleaning up the sip."

What our editors thought

"Medium hay with a rustic malt note, candied lemon and lime citrus notes, and just a touch of acetic acid in the aroma. Lighter in the body than expected, with subtle woody Brettanomyces notes, very light grassy grain, and in the finish a slightly abrupt herbal bitterness."