Brasserie Dupont Biere de Miel

**Aroma:** “Muted malt aroma with what comes across as a slight Pilsner. Low- to-medium hops with spicy and mossy characteristics. Soft floral notes evident at the end. Pineapple, orange, and lemon balance the earthy funk, with a hint of _Brett_, hay, fresh-cut grass, and a bit of smoky phenols.” **Flavor:** “A fantastic mouthfeel and medium but light malt flavor that plays well in the back, with an almost smoky hops flavor. The focus is quite earthy, with hints of moss, hay, and bark. Moderate apple tartness in the middle with coriander, and a nice, spicy finish. The carbonation is light and enhances the beer, leaving a dry freshness.” **Overall:** “Overall, a great beer with some fantastic pepper and almost rye-like characteristics. Refreshing and light, with good acidity to cut through some of the pepper and spice. Very light sessionable earthy, funky saison, with a peppery, minty, smoky phenol character. Nice complexity, and it comes together well.”

__Aroma:__ “Medium-high cherry aroma, with some raisin and plum esters. A slight funk, with some low Brett characteristics and funky notes. A little roast sets up the acidity that emerges as it warms. Herbal and effervescent, with some eucalyptus and slight peppermint. Very unexpected, but pleasant.” __Flavor:__ “An interesting combination of plum, cherry, heavy roast, and effervescent herbal qualities that give an almost menthol, numbing note. The roast turns into a burned incense, with smoke at the back end. Very interesting yeasty character in the middle of the palate, with some slight barnyard and farmhouse characters.” __Overall:__ “This is a yeast-driven beer, with secondary consideration given to the malt. The body is thin and the carbonation heavy, but the fruity and yeasty characteristics carry throughout. Quite a unique and bold beer.”

**Aroma:** “Very fruity and smells delicious—lemon, apple, pear—with a touch of spice in the background. White pepper phenols and slightly herbal tea-like hops. Bready malt.” **Flavor:** “High hops fruitiness of lemon and pear with a slight evidence of apple. Well-balanced among malt, hops, and yeast profiles. Medium-high carbonation. Clean dry finish. Moderate spicy phenols up front with a moderate carbonic bite. Dry finish with grape- and wine-like notes belies the layered sophistication.” **Overall:** “A very well-balanced beer. Fruity, yet the peppery hops bitterness in the back provides an interesting contrast. Lots of white pepper phenols and lemon/tangerine esters trademark of French saison yeast. Slight tartness. Dry, quick finish cleans the palate for another sip. Big carbonation and tart finish make this very refreshing and incredibly drinkable.”