The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company Homegrown Saison

**Aroma:** “Big peach with some wet-dog _Brett_ funk in the background. Earthy, almost woody, aroma. Moderate tart notes up front with orange and _Brett_.” **Flavor:** “Peach dominates with slight _Brett_ funk in the background but the acidity dominates. Dry flavor profile with high raspberry fruitiness that pushes almost to astringency. Aftertaste is tart and long lasting with peach-skin and raspberry notes. Tons of juicy stone-fruit flavors (overripe apricots and nectarines) with a subtle tartness that cuts through the fruit character. Balance is a bit toward the dry side, but not bone-dry, which keeps it refreshingly drinkable.” **Overall:** “This is like a greatest hits of everything I look for in a mixed-fermentation saison. Complex ester profile, subtle phenolics, restrained acidity but still very present, great mouthfeel and perfect balance. Only potential gripe could be the lack of 'funk' but still plenty of other _Brett_ character. Seek this out.”

“Pale straw color, excellent clarity, and a tight head. Initial aroma is floral but fleeting. Light earthy aroma dominates, with a sweet pale-malt background. Pleasant floral and orange fermentation esters.”

__Aroma:__ “A strong floral aroma comes through up front. Pineapple *Brett*-funk character adds some earthiness and slight fruitiness. Coupled with the *Brett* flavors is a strong floral, almost fancy soap-like character. Sweet, fruity, floral, mixed berries, and a hint of funk.” __Flavor:__ “A mango-like sweetness carries throughout and works with the spice notes. Pineapple and orange *Brett* funk with a huge rose-floral (geraniol) character. The finish is dry with low bitterness and moderate carbonation. Strong *Brett* funk, but tempered with some saison yeast fruity ester and malt sweetness.” __Overall:__ “I enjoyed the blend of the mango fruitiness with the spice. It had some complexity that worked, and the spice from the alcohol heat was nice. Nice pineapple and orange *Brett* funk, but the rose-floral character is really strong. Some unique and intriguing flavors that play a little against style, but add up for a nice experience.”