Side Project Raspberry Biere du Pays

**Aroma:** “Moderate lemon note with light tart and Lacto. Moderate fruity esters including grapefruit and a light orange. _Brett_ funk with some tropical fruit, passion fruit, slight wet-hay.” **Flavor:** “Highly carbonated but light carbonic bite, probably due to the _Lacto,_ and a malt bill that provides creaminess despite being weightless. Bright fruity notes with tart lime, grapefruit, and a light spiciness. Tropical passion fruit is forefront with some earthy wet-hay barnyard _Brett_ funk. Bright lemon zest opens up to some stone and tropical fruit—so much gorgeous _Brett_ flavor.” **Overall:** “Very refreshing. Light, dry, tart, and fruity with a supporting funky complexity. A very delicious, crushable, funky saison that uses a very light malt bill and well-selected hops to paint a beautiful canvas of _Brett_ complexity. Extremely drinkable and endearingly complex, with a perfect finish.”

Aroma: “Almost candy-like raspberry is much more prominent than any tartness of either cherry or raspberry. Slight floral perfume hops aroma.” Flavor: “Candy-like sweet and tart raspberry with very subtle tart cherry flavors. Noticeable sourness, but not super acidic. Slight neutral oak flavors. Tartness and sourness are accentuated by the carbonic bite in the finish. Finishes quite tart and dry with an almond flavor.” Overall: “Fantastic fruit expression throughout, though some may find it a bit sweet. The tartness and sourness are pleasant, and the restrained funk makes the beer work.”

**Aroma:** “Pleasant fruity, tart aromas, with tart cherry, blackberry, and raspberry. The malt has some sweetness, with biscuit, caramel, bread crust, and very subtle coffee (but not burnt) notes, as well as some dried figs or currants. Low earthy hops, and the acidity comes through clean with a touch of lemon.” **Flavor:** “The berry fruitiness is pleasant up front, complemented with a nice malt complexity that includes bread crust, biscuit, and light toast. The moderate berry flavors are accentuated with a touch of *Lacto* and salt, nuts, and raisin. The malt backbone balances the fruit and tartness, which all linger just enough to remember the flavor.” **Overall:** “This is a slightly *Lacto* fruit sour with hints of nutty and toasty flavors. It’s very drinkable, with a nice crispness that’s smooth and well balanced as you parse out all the complexity of this beer. Very interesting and well executed, even while taking a lot of risk with the malt, fruit, and tartness. Great beer!”