Which brewery makes the best saison? Who brews the best lagers? We asked, you voted. Here are the results.

For our Best in Beer 2019 issue, we asked for your favorite brewers of eight different styles of beer. Here are the results.

**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.”

Located in the coastal city of Capitola, California, in a glorified warehouse with a cozy tasting room, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales draws its inspiration from traditional Belgian beers and brewing methods.

Adair Paterno traded in a legal career for a life in beer. If you’re familiar with the beers they produce, it’s no surprise that her 6- pack is stacked with bright and expressive yet dry and drinkable beers with a distinctly Belgian lean.

**Aroma:** “Moderate tart note with light Lacto and mild _Brett_. Very mild fruity esters comparatively—touch of lemon, peach, and apricot but much more subtle than other examples. Subtle leather and barnyard funk layer at the end.” **Flavor:** “Dry and vaguely fruity from the start with grapefruit, peach, apricot, and lemon notes and a strong carbonation that leaves a bite or slight astringency toward the end of the sip. The acidity lingers and slowly fades into the finish. Lemon-lime flavors dominate and are accentuated by the lactic tartness, followed by some hints of apricot. Dry finish adds to the tart character.” **Overall:** “Big tart notes with moderate grapefruit and lime. Dry throughout the taste with moderate carb. A somewhat classic take on the _Brett_ saison (if such a thing exists), exhibiting a nice _Brett_-ester character and a bit of funk coupled with a moderate tartness and acidity. Very drinkable and layers of complexity.”

Fairly aggressive pineapple-like sourness from aroma through first sip; floral notes, white wine, pepper. Acidity borders on harsh; some white grape juice flavor rides into the finish.

This mixed-culture saison with oranges, Earl Grey tea, and saffron scored a 99/100 with our blind panel and delighted our editorial team, who named it one of their Best 20 Beers in 2023.