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Helios Farmhouse Ale

Judges Rating: 
95
Aroma: 
22 / 24
Appearance: 
5 / 6
Flavor: 
40 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
9 / 10
Overall Impression: 
19 / 20

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.