Helios Farmhouse Ale

Brett Beer | Year-Round | United States

By Phil Farrell

Judges Rating: 95
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 5
Flavor: 40
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 19

This beer has an unmistakable aroma of Brettanomyces barnyard funkiness in all its glory. Once the beer warms there are typical saison light citrus aromas with a touch of pepper spice. The flavor is every bit as complex as the aroma. I initially taste barnyard, lemon citrus, earth, and pepper. The middle consists of a little grainy, bready wheat malt to complement the funky spiciness. The finish is fairly dry with a complex barn, sweaty leather horse blanket and saison tartness in the aftertaste that lingers. This beer is a fantastic marriage of saison and Brett character.