Council Brewing Company Les Saisons

__Aroma:__ “Aromas of citrus, lemon, pineapple, melon, cucumber, light peach, and white grape. Earthy funk that’s smooth and complex, with notes of hay, grass, and herb. Light malt sweetness and a nice amount of intricacy.” __Flavor:__ “Fruity and sweet up front, with a hit of tartness that comes through as Tutti Frutti. Citrusy notes of pineapple and lemon, with raspberry and melon. Grassy notes, almost an earthy top soil note, with Brett funk and an aftertaste that rings with a hint of sweetness and an earthy, woody complexity.” __Overall:__ “The fruit flavor is more assertive than expected, given how bland dragon fruit can be, but this beer has some nice flavors and complexities. The base beer works well with the fruit, sweetness, and sour notes, and there’s an interesting mix between the citrus and melon and the grassy, earthy characters. Odd but definitely interesting.”

__Aroma:__ “All the berries: blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, and cherry, with some floral notes and underripe fruit esters. Hint of lemon, wet hay, and herbs. Light *Brett* funk and slight sourness. Very delicate aroma.” __Flavor:__ “Rich, tart berry esters, especially lots of blackberry and raspberry. The raspberry has a cooked quality and is rich, tart, and slightly short of ripe. The sweetness from the malt and the fruits supports the sourness—it’s like a Pop-Tart with a hint of lemon. The *Brett* character is stronger here, with notes of leather and woodiness, along with the funk. Bright floral notes shine through, along with more of the complex esters.” __Overall:__ “The interesting berry characters worked well with the underlying earthy funk. The fruitiness, sweetness, and acidity work well in balance, making the beer very drinkable. Overall, the effect is inviting and drinkable, making the beer an excellent beer to cleanse the palate with at the end of a meal.”

**Aroma:** “Moderate horse blanket, sulfur, and a light earthiness that grounds the aroma, keeping it from becoming too airy. Wonderfully floral and fruity aroma, presumably from the prickly pear.” **Flavor:** “Strong prickly pear, candy, and green-apple taste, with light raspberry and hibiscus notes. The sweetness is overshadowed by the Brett funk and biscuit maltiness, which is common among young _Brett_ beers. Husky, earthy, somewhat sweet aftertaste.” **Overall:** “One of the prettiest beers out there, with a brilliant clear pink that invites you to drink it. The acidity and tart green-apple flavors unite to form a strong first impression that overshadows the prickly pear. The young _Brett_ aroma is complex, with husky, horse-blanket compounds.”