Bottle Logic Staff of Asir

Nose is full of pear, honey, very light oak, a touch of mint, and mild funk. Then the beer changes gears, and the flavor has a completely different character with the grape beginning to show its face. Sourness is medium and bright and plays well with the grapes. Low funk. Very drinkable and yet very complex.

**Aroma:** “Lemon zest and lemon juice dominate, with a very subtle hint of leather. A blend of fruity pineapple, earthy _Brett_ funk, and earthy and herbal tea-like hops. A light apricot note as the head starts to break.” **Flavor:** “Lemon flavors abound, with hints of lemon zest and lemon juice. When combined with tartness, it comes across as lemon drop or Warheads candies. Tartness is somewhat sharp and a bit lingering in the finish. Somewhat balanced (not too dry or too sweet), but tartness helps give a perception of dryness in the finish. Moderate sour lemon note up front with the sourness that grows throughout the sip to the end.” **Overall:** “Interesting take on the style, with a ton of lemon character from the _Brett_ and/or hops. Great showcase of pineapple fruity and earthy _Brett_ funk. An interesting profile with moderate grapefruit and raspberry notes. Tart but not overly sour and still very drinkable.”

Aroma: “Strong raspberry and dark chocolate—like a really good truffle. Some warming boozy notes to pique your interest.” Flavor: “Similar to the aroma. Strong chocolate and raspberry character. Rich and dessert-like, decidedly sweet without being overly cloying. The whiskey character adds nice vanilla warming notes on the finish.” Overall: “This is like a box of chocolate-covered bourbon raspberries that were turned into an eyebrow-raising beer.”