Le Saisonnier Blend #6

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the tasting.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive European noble hops—spicy and slightly herbaceous—layered beneath vanilla and subtle oak-derived wood tones from six months in Missouri oak. A restrained yeasty complexity emerges beneath, contributing a faint funkiness that speaks to the wild microflora maturation without overwhelming the cleaner hop character.

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and crisp, with a lean malt backbone that provides structure without sweetness. The palate develops layered complexity: oak-driven notes of vanilla and wood grain meet peppery spice from the hops, while a gentle funky undertone—neither sharp nor unbalanced—adds depth. The finish is clean and mineral, with lingering hop bitterness that feels earned rather than aggressive.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and refined, fading gradually into oak tannins and a subtle herbal bitterness. At 4% ABV, the beer leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued, with no cloying sweetness or astringency.