Brother Soigné

◎ Appearance

Brother Soigné presents a pale golden hue with a soft, hazy quality that speaks to its mixed fermentation and foudre aging. The head forms delicate white foam with modest retention, and fine carbonation produces a gentle effervescence typical of the style. Clarity is deliberately obscured by yeast and microbes, lending visual texture to the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lime zest and blood orange peel—complemented by subtle floral undertones from hibiscus. Below lies a gentle funkiness from mixed fermentation, restrained but present, with a whisper of saison yeast spice and soft herbal quality from noble hops. The overall impression is refreshing and farmstead-forward without being aggressive.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp tartness and citric bite, establishing immediate refreshment before the mid-palate broadens with stone fruit and gentle sour character from mixed fermentation. The 28 IBUs provide restrained bitterness that frames rather than dominates, while the 5% ABV keeps the body lithe and drinkable. Dry spice from the yeast and a whisper of herbal complexity from the hops weave through, finishing clean and mineral.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citric tartness and a subtle herbal aftertaste that fades gently. The farmstead yeast character persists without becoming heavy, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.