Style: Spice Beer

ABV: 4.8 IBU: 8.0

91/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	4

Deep Ellum Brewing Co. Deep Summer

What the brewers say

“Dance to an unfamiliar tune with our summer ale with hibiscus, lemon peel, and chamomile flowers.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Lemon, orange peel, and hibiscus with a light yogurt-like tartness. Some caramel and light toasty malt thrown in for good measure.”

Flavor: “Moderate spiciness with mild orange, lemon, and cherry fruitiness. Hints of lemongrass and a subtle, floral, chamomile that complements the hibiscus. Slightly sweet but clean malt bill with just enough hops to balance. Moderate carbonic bite at the end, but finishes tart and dry.”

Overall: “Refreshing and thirst- quenching, this beer does a nice job keeping the floral additions subtle. It would be easy to overdo this.”

What our editors thought

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Great Divide Brewing Co. Nadio Kali Hibiscus Saison

__Aroma:__ “Some nice malt sweetness. Some pepper and tartness. As it warms, a spiciness comes through mixed with the hibiscus.” __Flavor:__ “The flavor of this beer hits with some earthiness and pepper character. The spice notes carry through the taste. Some sweetness from the hibiscus. A little on the sweet side, but that plays well with the hibiscus. Clean tart finish. In the back sits some light malt sweetness with a little tartness. The carbonation is moderate.” __Overall:__ “The joy is the balance between hibiscus and saison. The moderate hibiscus and spiciness bite up front have the intensity of an IPA.”

Upland Brewing Co. Petal to the Kettle

__Aroma:__ “Nice balance of sweet strawberry with hibiscus and light tartness. Refreshing and bright. Light malt sweetness, toasty caramel, some cherry, and light floral notes with a touch of honey.” __Flavor:__ “Notes of strawberry provide some fruitiness and sweetness. Nicely balanced acidity. Plenty of fruity esters: berry, strawberry jam, light acidity, a touch of lemon, with light honey notes. The hibiscus and rose give a light floral flavor with a mild tartness in the finish.” __Overall:__ “Sweet, but not too sweet. Very pleasant and refreshing. Just right for those who enjoy meads or fruit wines. Hops profile on this beer is light and blended in well with the fruit and hibiscus.”

Green Cheek Beer The Other Brian

Moderate tropical aroma: peach, mango, orange blossom, subtle pine and earth. Inviting. Flavor starts dank, piney, evolving into nectar-like stone fruit. Low sweetness balanced by smooth, gentle, lingering bitterness.

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