Style: Sour and Wild Ale

ABV: 4.5 IBU: 16.0

94/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

Monday Night Pervasive Species

What the brewers say

"A wild ale fermented with Lacto, Brett, and a saison yeast strain in a French oak foeder."

What our panel thought

"Funky and lightly tart with a quite restrained sourness. Pleasing funky complexity in the aroma with hints of leather, barnyard, and peach. Sweet lemon and orange-like citrus notes float over some restrained oak-derived notes of caramel and vanilla."

What our editors thought

"Attractively fruity hops on the nose present a citrusy character with some moderate funk. On the sip, acidity is controlled and the citrus constrained, yielding a nicely balanced pale sour."

Review printed in: Lagers + Sours (June-July 2019) (View All Issues)


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Monday Night Vinology: Syrah

Sweet, almost candy-like berry aromas dominate some subtle funky notes. A dry and slightly astringent tart berry flavor counters the gentler funk and sourness. Flavors of white wine, oaky tannins, and a curious cinnamon and nutmeg-like spiciness dance in the background.

Jester King Brewery Biere de Miel

**Aroma:** “Light citrus and pineapple fruity _Brett_ funk. A wonderfully curious blend of sweet honey floral notes. _Brett_ funk and fruitiness and expected saison estery fruitiness.” **Flavor:** “A lemon acidity hits up front and carries throughout with a lemon sweetness and hints of orange, as well as a bitterness in the back. A spicy honey flavor up front that’s quickly overshadowed by a prominent tartness. Remarkably dry for the amount of honey flavor that is retained.” **Overall:** “Lemon and pineapple funk define this beer. Some light peppery complexity in the background. Tart and refreshing overall with great personality. A bright beer full of unique flavors that all manage to work wonderfully together, with the honey flavors able to peek out and complement the _Brett_.”

Monday Night Brewing Mischief Managed

Aroma: “Strong raspberry character—fruity but not overly sweet, with a pleasant nutty undertone from the raspberry seeds. Light tartness, a bit of woodsy character as it warms up.” Flavor: “Following the initial pleasant sourness, pleasantly tart raspberries emerge. The raspberry accentuates the fermentation character. Light, refreshing.” Overall: “Raspberry sweet/tart/sour swizzle with a light aroma. Subtle notes of oak, melon, and pear emerge as it warms up. A little more carbonation would have made this a real treat and complemented the crystal-clear pink color, making this beer a rosé-lover’s dream come true.”

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