Funkwerks Saison d'Brett

__Aroma:__ “A strong floral aroma comes through up front. Pineapple *Brett*-funk character adds some earthiness and slight fruitiness. Coupled with the *Brett* flavors is a strong floral, almost fancy soap-like character. Sweet, fruity, floral, mixed berries, and a hint of funk.” __Flavor:__ “A mango-like sweetness carries throughout and works with the spice notes. Pineapple and orange *Brett* funk with a huge rose-floral (geraniol) character. The finish is dry with low bitterness and moderate carbonation. Strong *Brett* funk, but tempered with some saison yeast fruity ester and malt sweetness.” __Overall:__ “I enjoyed the blend of the mango fruitiness with the spice. It had some complexity that worked, and the spice from the alcohol heat was nice. Nice pineapple and orange *Brett* funk, but the rose-floral character is really strong. Some unique and intriguing flavors that play a little against style, but add up for a nice experience.”

Aroma: “Interesting contrast of sweet stone fruit–like peach and plum and smoky dried fruits such as raisin, prune, and fig. Floral hops with a lot of bourbon-soaked wood. Slight caramel and vanilla oak. Smoke and ashy in a good way with a lot of alcohol evident.” Flavor: “Quite acidic, sour, and tart. Peach, green apple, pear. Minimal funk. Wine-like dryness. Vanilla/caramel oak that is a bit astringent/woody. The wild flavors are fun and complex, and the dryness on the finish really enhances the fruit and builds on the peach aftertaste. Overall: “An interestingly complex and unique mash-up of styles and flavors. Overtly sour and tart, but fruity enough to notice. The wine and bourbon characteristics serve to balance the complexity of the bases.”

Aroma: “Lots of light fruity aromas, especially lemon, backed by wheat character. Berliner-like, but with more flavor and character. Funky barnyard hay.” Flavor: “Lemon tartness and wheat notes followed by moderate barnyard funk. Finishes with lots of light sweet fruit flavors. Has a hint of sour on the back end.” Overall: “Well-balanced, tart, modern American interpretation of a tart saison. Wheat character is appropriate and enjoyable. High carbonation adds to the liveliness. Very light and refreshing.”