Wiley Roots Brewing Company Montmorency Dreams

__Aroma:__ “Big juicy ripe blackberry notes with a touch of lactic sourness in the background. Vinous, like red wine. Dark fruit, dried cherry, and blueberry. Peppery and almost earthy.” __Flavor:__ “Well-balanced fruit and sourness without being overwhelming. The blackberries are super juicy and ripe. Lots of the berry-skin flavor and feel. A touch of acetic in the finish. Make my teeth squeaky. Very wine-like—dry and tannic.” __Overall:__ “Nice blackberry flavors with just a touch of sweetenss but with a tart dry finish. The fruit and sourness play off of each other well, and the tannins make you want another sip. This beer is very interesting and enjoyable; the wine-like character is really nice.”

__Aroma:__ “The flesh of the peach comes through, with notes of peach pie, ripened peach, and some nuttiness. Tropical and earthy Brett funk is low-key and supports barnyard notes. Herbal notes and the lightest hint of sulfur. Cherry, strawberry, and grape esters, with mild malt and vanilla notes from the oak.” __Flavor:__ “Intense lactic sourness in the first sip that’s much more sour than expected but still allows the peach esters to shine through. Slight acetic character dances on top of the peach, and slight Brett funk adds complexity. Notes of peach pie and lemon, with tart wheat malt and sour fermentation. The oak character and the esters are stronger in the sip. The carbonation is perhaps too understated and could have brought out other subtleties.” __Overall:__ “Strong acidity and great Brett funk. The sweetness is more perceived from how juicy the fruit comes through, but it isn’t a sweet beer. Each sip brings in more peach flavor, as the tongue acclimates. A bit more carbonation would have elevated it further. Definitely a sipper.”

__Aroma:__ “Lactic tartness and fleshy blueberry sweetness. There’s a lemon citrus or lemongrass herbal thing as well. Some *Brett* funk and subtle floral notes.” __Flavor:__ “As in the aroma, there’s lots of intense dark fruit, blueberry, and cherry along with lemon and lemongrass. The lactic and blueberry sweetness are very rich and well blended. Tannins (probably from the fruit) help round things out and make you want another sip. Finishes dry.” __Overall:__ “An interesting mix of dark intense fruit and light lemony acidity, which is strong but not over the top. Very drinkable! Well-balanced with nice berry flavors, sour, and tannic qualities.”