Libertine Brewing Company Rye Saison

**Aroma:** “Very fresh and grassy with juicy orange, mango, and pineapple notes. Earthy, floral, and tart, but just a touch of funk. A wonderful complement of hops and funk that’s hard to execute, but this beer seems to do it effortlessly.” **Flavor:** “A burst of pineapple, passion fruit, guava, and mango notes and a really nice juicy *Brett* character. The front hits with some nice acidity and tartness but that fades into a dry finish with great carbonation. Prominent amount of tartness, coupled with a healthy amount of tropical fruitiness and delicate *Brett* funk.” **Overall:** “The funk is showcased with tropical fruit juiciness that dances throughout. Seems like there’s a ton of fruit in this beer without actual fruit. The superlatives that this beer deserves are beyond my skill as a writer. A perfect dry-hopped American farmhouse ale!”

**Aroma:** “Lemon, apricot, and a hint of leather funk up front give way to a touch of Pilsen malt sweetness and some white pepper. Very light compared to the rest—_Brett_ funk is in the background and very subtle.” **Flavor:** “Ripe juicy apricots with a hint of lemon zest, perfectly complemented by a lactic tartness that cuts the fruitiness. Some nice phenolic and funk layer the complexity, and the finish is balanced with a subtle lingering tartness.” **Overall:** “Extremely well-executed farmhouse beer that exhibits _Brett_ complexity, a perfectly balanced malt bill, and enough tartness to enhance complexity and drinkability. Delicate and very intentional, with a beautiful balance of flavors. Nice crisp citrus clean tartness with just a hint of funk to give it complexity. One of the best we’ve had.”

**Aroma:** “Muted malt aroma with what comes across as a slight Pilsner. Low- to-medium hops with spicy and mossy characteristics. Soft floral notes evident at the end. Pineapple, orange, and lemon balance the earthy funk, with a hint of _Brett_, hay, fresh-cut grass, and a bit of smoky phenols.” **Flavor:** “A fantastic mouthfeel and medium but light malt flavor that plays well in the back, with an almost smoky hops flavor. The focus is quite earthy, with hints of moss, hay, and bark. Moderate apple tartness in the middle with coriander, and a nice, spicy finish. The carbonation is light and enhances the beer, leaving a dry freshness.” **Overall:** “Overall, a great beer with some fantastic pepper and almost rye-like characteristics. Refreshing and light, with good acidity to cut through some of the pepper and spice. Very light sessionable earthy, funky saison, with a peppery, minty, smoky phenol character. Nice complexity, and it comes together well.”