In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated

97

Firestone Walker Brewing Company Agrestic

Aroma:Lacto _sourness paired with _Brett barnyard funk, very light acidity, and a touch of apricot and pineapple. A little caramel from the malt plus some hay-like characteristics. Woody Brett character backs up lactic aromas.”

Flavor: “High carbonation with sweet fruity tartness filled with grapefruit and lemon. As it warms, fruit comes forward and the sourness takes a supporting role. Aftertaste is light clean sour with a touch of malt, very light bitterness, and notes of apricot, peach, and pineapple, with a slight alcohol warming note.”

Overall: “This is a well-balanced sour—not too acidic, still some malt toasty sweetness, and great fruit notes. The carbonation might be a bit high, but serves to force fruit notes into your nose. Tartness and carbonation together create a wonderful puckering in the back of my mouth. The malt notes soften the sour edge and complement the funk.”

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