Style: Mixed Culture Saison/Farmhouse with Fruit

ABV: 4.8 IBU: 20.0

87/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 16
Mouthfeel: 4

Fifty West Brewing Co. Everything All At Once...

What the brewers say

"Fruited grisette with strawberry and kiwi."

What our panel thought

"Fantastic strawberry in aroma, peach notes, extremely fruity; woody Brett notes. Kiwi sourness is a bit overpowering, with some used hay, wet cellar, enteric notes intruding. A tale of two fruits: strawberry is bright, kiwi harsh, tart, overpowering."

What our editors thought

"Strong strawberry-kiwi on the nose for a smoothie-like intensity. The sip is subtle, the flavors clearly defined without too many distracting phenols. A slight smoky note on the finish adds depth."

Review printed in: Funk + Fruit (Apr-May 2020) (View All Issues)


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