Firestone Walker Brewing Company Agrestic

**Aroma:** “Big jammy raspberry, cherry notes, and light apricot with slight sweetness and mild acid sourness. Moderate _Brett_ earthiness. Suggests port and sherry.” **Flavor:** “Fruit is bright and strong, perhaps dominating the wild notes. Dry finish lets the fruit come through without cloying. Tannins aren’t overly strong and add structure. Initial impression is sharp acidity, but this gives way to a smooth fruit backbone and moderate _Brett_ lemon-zest notes. Cherry notes with a generous serving of tannins and leather make for a delightfully complex palate.” **Overall:** “Big jammy fruit notes on top of a lemon-zesty _Brett_ remind me of a delicious raspberry tart. The bright sharp acidity may be a bit much for some, but it grows on you after a couple of sips. It’s very balanced among acidity, body, sweetness, and effervescence. A delight to drink. A wine-like beer that delivers in every aspect.”

Malt-forward and pleasantly tart with balanced in acidity. Hints of roast malt and smoke accentuate the tartness and oak-derived tannins and vanillin amplifying the acidity.

**Aroma:** “Delicate berry with hints of light cherry, apricot, and pineapple, plus a low peach note and slight sweetness. Perhaps a slight raspberry note? Mild acidity with a deep and woodsy _Brett _character and some sour lactic notes.” **Flavor:** “Sweet apricot, pineapple, and light lemon zest balance the moderate acidity. Berry flavors are well placed with moderate fruit tannins and sweaty _Brett_ funk to keep it interesting. No malt or hops, but some honey-like sweetness really helps balance the acid components. Lots of woody and earthy aftertaste. Moderate carbonation plays off the tart sourness.” **Overall:** “This is a delightful fruity beer, with fruit from the berries and fruit from _Brett_ fermentation (stone fruit, cherry, pineapple, apricot), plus a background supporting _Brett_ funk. It’s well-balanced throughout. Definitely sour, but plenty of fruit depth. A sour better for sharing with friends than contemplating deeply in your wood-paneled study.”