WeldWerks Saison D'Amitie

**Aroma:** “A healthy blend of saison fruity esters (lemon, apple), light peppery spice, and sweet peach. Medium earthy hops aroma. Floral esters (geranium). Light citrus ester notes.” **Flavor:** “Heavy peach up front, as if I bit into a ripe one in the middle of August. The saison flavors emerge as the peach fades, with a noticeable peppery character and pleasant lemony ester. The peach comes back in the aftertaste, but is just subtle enough to encourage another sip. Perhaps a little sweet or heavy on the body for a saison, but overall tasty.” **Overall:** “Good peach saison—big peach notes, classic black pepper with light esters, a bit of bitterness, and a moderately dry finish. An easy-drinking summer beer that’s a bit on the sweet side with a strong balancing bitterness. A solid combination of a well-crafted saison with choice selection of peach. Could finish drier for even better drinkability. Having said that, I liked it. I want to drink all of this.”

**Aroma:** “Fruity esters up front and light aroma overall. Slight juice note as it starts to warm. Wonderful pale malt characteristic. High esters of orange with a slight lemongrass. Very clean and bright aroma.” **Flavor:** “Light sweetness up front with a touch of pear and lemongrass. Moderate spicy notes that are balanced with the sweetness and carbonation. Aftertaste has slight spicy bitterness and lemongrass notes. Malt flavor is clean yet pale, with slight Pilsner characteristic evident. High hops flavor of lemon and slight orange. Balance is really wonderful on this beer as the style of the yeast characteristics meld well together.” **Overall:** “Spiciness and fruity esters are well-balanced with a moderate carbonic bite. Hops are nice and spicy without being too bitter or lasting into the finish. Very balanced and straightforward. Great beer.”

**Aroma:** “Orange, tangerine, and a bit of tropical fruit. Spicy peppery note up front with a touch of lemon in the background. As it warms, a slight vegetal note mixed with a high fruitiness. Spices start to dissipate.” **Flavor:** “Citrus and tropical esters dominate with low clove and pepper spice and a bit of white bread malt/yeast character. High carbonation with a big fruitiness—almost banana-like in the beginning. Flavor is gone as soon as the sip is over. Moderate bubblegum-like note throughout the sip. Medium sweetness and dry finish.” **Overall:** “Very clean and citrus-forward with a bit of clove and pepper. Although very solid, enjoyable, and easy drinking, it also seems very safe and straightforward. Once it warms, the banana notes are replaced with a bubblegum-like note mixed with a low lime. Good beer, but the flavors are somewhat muted and lack the intensity of the best in this category.”