Upland Brewing Petal to the Kettle (2019)
What the brewers say
“Hibiscus and rose petals were chosen to complement the tart and citrusy character, giving this ale a delightful floral nose.”
What our panel thought
“Aromas of earthy peach, tart cherries, and floral hops give way to flavors of distinctively tart peaches, apples, and pears with hints of lavender. A clean yet subtly tart beer that integrates the subtle complexities of its botanicals fairly well.”
What our editors thought
“Soft and creamy nose with a touch of dried flower and strawberry smoothie. On the sip, dried hibiscus tea that avoids any connotation of sweet in favor of a layered herbal approach. Thoughtfully constructed.”