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Rye Saison

Libertine Brewing CompanySaison/Farmhouse Ale
ABV: 6%
99
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: “Big Brett funk on the initial aroma with some nice citrus hops aroma that sits in the back. Slight white-grape ester with some funky wet blanket that play well together. Light malt sweetness.”

Flavor: “Earthy barnyard Brett with apple and slight minty spice. A bit of white pepper and peach. Tart throughout, with a dry finish and high carbonation. A sweetness hits up front with orange and lemon that follow with some nice Brett funk. A pepper-like spice helps to cut the sweetness. Big juicy apricot and lemon flavor with a fantastic tartness that carries all the way through. Medium hops flavor or grapefruit and lemon with a slight herbal peppery and spiciness of rye.”

Overall: “Complex blend of fruity, spicy, and funky—nothing dominates. Tart character and high carbonation make for a very crisp and refreshing beer. Complex and all the flavors from the malt, hops, and fermentation characteristics play well together.”

What the Brewers Say

“A rye saison fermented with our house mixed culture of Brett. Light acidity and tartness with a crisp dry finish.”

Saison: Naturally Wild (June-July 2016)
Review printed in: Saison: Naturally Wild (June-July 2016)
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Date Reviewed: September 1, 2016