Side Project Brewing Rosé du Blé (10 Year)

“Light hay and bready malt, with notes of pear, melon, lemon, and sweaty T-shirt. Citrus and tart, with smooth acidity. Medium black pepper lingers into the finish.”

__Aroma:__ “Lactic tartness and fleshy blueberry sweetness. There’s a lemon citrus or lemongrass herbal thing as well. Some *Brett* funk and subtle floral notes.” __Flavor:__ “As in the aroma, there’s lots of intense dark fruit, blueberry, and cherry along with lemon and lemongrass. The lactic and blueberry sweetness are very rich and well blended. Tannins (probably from the fruit) help round things out and make you want another sip. Finishes dry.” __Overall:__ “An interesting mix of dark intense fruit and light lemony acidity, which is strong but not over the top. Very drinkable! Well-balanced with nice berry flavors, sour, and tannic qualities.”

Aroma: “Straight-up raspberry jam. There’s an underlying lemon and orange citrus character. Slight barnyard funk. Leather. Light clean malt background. Fruit esters complement actual fruit aromas.” Flavor: “Tart, funky raspberries! Nice initial fruit followed by a sharp sour finish. Dry finish with the lingering acidity as it slowly fades.” Overall: “Very raspberry and very sour. Dry and funky. Raspberries meet mouth-puckering cherry pie.”