Year of New Beer: Meeting Place, Almanac Beer Co/Blackberry Farm Brewery (CA/TN)

Written By: Dion on 02/16/2020

Nose opens with tart peach and apricot, but very quickly takes on notes of oak, dry hay, cork, and a nice Brettanomyces funkiness. On the tongue, the fruits provide a modest pucker, with apricot again stepping up for me, along with some white grape. Tartness fades on the mid-palate as more traditional saison characteristics come forward. Earthy, slightly spicy, and plenty of yeasty funk. Just a touch of residual fruit sweetness on the finish. Really enjoyable beer.