Funkwerks Apricot Provincial

**Aroma:** “Moderate fruitiness with strong apricot and light tartness on the nose. Some nice sweetness, but more fruitiness than sweetness. The lactic sits in the back to add complexity.” **Flavor:** “Moderately sour up front with apple, pear, and apricot flavors to add a touch of sweetness. Pronounced tartness that outpaces the subtle flavor of the apricot. Not as balanced as it could be, yet the apricot is still plenty evident. The high carbonation makes it light on the tongue and refreshing.” **Overall:** “A lot of fruity flavor packed into a light body and high carbonation. Quite a bit of apricot, pear, and light tart lemon. Very fruit-forward with a light salt and sourness to back it up. Apricot is such a delicate flavor to bring out, and although it is there in this beer, it tends to be overwhelmed by the tartness. Finishes light and makes you want another pint.”

**Aroma:** “Light lemony acidity, sulfur, and sweetness up front, with a distinct, pleasant aroma of fresh raspberries, light banana, and pear. Funky and earthy character, with an intriguing floral spiciness that adds to the fruity complexity.” **Flavor:** “The raspberry dominates, with hints of underripe tartness and sweetness, then gives way to a subtle lactic tartness, which carries a bit more thanks to the dry, light body. There’s a hint of hops bitterness and light banana, as well as very light wheat malt character and simple sugar. It finishes dry and light.” **Overall:** “An exquisite balance between fruit and funk, with a very light body and light acidity. It’s straightforward, easy drinking, with a touch of sour. It’s a well-designed base beer supported by thoughtful, delicate fruit additions.”

**Aroma:** “Smells like a mix of raspberry and blackberry, a little sweet and a little leafy. In addition to the real fruit, some cherry esters, with just a hint of funky tartness. Subtle hints of lemon and lime juice from the lactic.” **Flavor:** “For all the color, the fruit flavor is a little subdued, causing a bit of cognitive dissonance. Despite the berries on the nose, the flavor is more pomegranate, and the tart fruit complements the acidic edge of the beer. Cherry, raspberry, and a hint of strawberry.” **Overall:** “Refreshing and drinkable if lower in complexity and distinct fruit flavors. Some interesting funky/musty notes are hidden away in there, but a little more sweetness could help open up the fruit. Dry finish and subtle tartness work well with the base beer and fruit, with a decent amount of complexity.”