Blackberry Farm Brewery Classic Saison

“Distinctive fruit character, standing out in a crowd of generic tropical-fruit sours. An earthy lime-pith character throughout adds depth and bitterness, pairing well with softer peach and light fruit sweetness. A bit tannic on the finish, but otherwise complex, balanced, unique.”

**Aroma:** “Sweet aroma of bubblegum and lots of lemon/orange candy. Nice floral notes balance the citrus. Almost like a cherry blossom. Some honey.” **Flavor:** “Moderately sweet malt flavor and citrus with some spicy, peppery notes. Strong lemon zest flavor. Sweetness carries through but is balanced by other complexities. Dryness indicative of light sugar as with a tripel. A little too bitter in the finish, like a lemon rind. Some warmth, but not hot.” **Overall:** “Strongly flavored and pleasant, but the aroma is a little sweet. Good balance of spices. Carbonic, bitter, and refreshing.”

**Aroma:** “Juicy citrusy and bright American hops aroma. Honey and floral. A light malt aroma develops as it warms. Big tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango.” **Flavor:** “A sweet citrus fruit juiciness carries throughout. Tastes fresh and sweet but finishes mostly dry with a clean finish that defies the sweet aroma. Big orange and floral hops, peppery phenol, and honey and slight caramel malt. Similar to the aroma, the flavor is a clever blend of traditional saison yeast flavors (pear, ripe apple, herbal/floral notes) and juicy hops character, with light mango, strawberry, and grapefruit. A perfectly dry beer that encourages more drinking.” **Overall:** “Refreshing and juicy, this beer came together nicely. Intriguing use of citrus and floral hops in what would otherwise be a classic French saison. The sum is greater than the parts—a delicious combination of a base saison style with New World hops. Great dry light finish and refreshing fruity notes.”