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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.
"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.”
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."
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.
“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.
"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."
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.”
"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."
“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.”
"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."
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.”
"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."
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.”
"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."
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.
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.”
"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.
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.”
"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."
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).
"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."
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.”
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.
"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>
“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.
"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."
“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.
"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."
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.
"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."
"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."
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.
"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."