Our Score: 91/100
Review: The Commons Brewery Maybelle
First Impressions
Let’s start at the very beginning, and the first thing you notice when approaching this brew – its aroma. There’s a delightful light lemon note that provides the initial freshness encountered. It gently wafts up, intermingling with a hint of sweet maltiness, making the first impression nostalgic and quite inviting. You also capture a rather divine hint of Brett funk that plays very nicely alongside some dark stone fruits and earthy notes. Perfect for enticing any lover of farmhouse ales, you might say.
The Complexity of Aroma
Beside the lemony and earthy tones, Maybelle offers even more sophisticated layers. The aroma develops into something much more profound with pear and red apple esters and a delicate white pepper presence. A sultry touch of malt sweetness hovers in the background, setting up a divine olfactory experience that, like a siren song, lures you to indulge yourself further.
Flavor: Pleasure, Pleasure Everywhere
Your first sip doesn’t disappoint. The Maybelle kick-starts the journey on your palate with sweet and sour notes. The sweetness of ripe peaches balanced perfectly with a mild oak-infused sour note. This brew is a lively carnival of flavors, quickly smoothing into a creamy consistency that’s simply delightful. Then comes a refreshing, spiced up ending – a distinct peppery spiciness which, when mixed with the subtle oakiness, harmonizes beautifully.
More on the Taste
But wait, Maybelle has more surprises up her sleeve. You’d assume the creamy peppery spiciness would call it a day on the flavor, but that’s not the case. The brew pushes even further, swaying towards the fruity sweet end of the spectrum before hitting you with an enjoyable tart finish.
Imagine apple, pear, peach, and apricot, and their collective fruit character ever so powerful at the forefront. Together with malt sweetness, it conjures an incredibly sweet fruity character. Balancing this force is the background notes of Barnyard Brett. The well-orchestrated play of taste outlines a moderate sweetness tumbling into an intense sour that eventually fades back into a low-to-moderately sweet finish.
The Maybelle Experience Summed Up
In three words? Pleasurable. Memorable. Drinkable.
The sweetness of this beer might be a bit high for a traditional saison; however, the perfect juxtaposition of fruity and funky undertones makes it incredibly refreshing. Despite the notable acidity, it’s the big stone-fruit flavors and the restrained funk that really steal the show here.
Upon reflection, you can’t help but admire how Maybelle remains enjoyable and very drinkable throughout. And just like that, you realize that you have journeyed across an exciting, delightful concoction that is the “farmhouse ale aged in white-wine barrels with Brett.”
Great job, The Commons Brewery. Great job indeed.
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As the brett characteristics come more pronounced.
A Perfect Score
Overall, this beer is truly a gem. The complexity of flavors and aromas creates a masterpiece, and the score of 91/100 is well-deserved. From the first sip to the last drop, Maybelle is a sensory delight that leaves you wanting more. Cheers to The Commons Brewery for creating such a flavorful and well-crafted brew.
That makes this farmhouse ale stand out above others. The malty overtones are prominent without being overwhelming. As you discover the long, enveloping finish with a spicy bite, the sweetness gives way to a lasting dryness that is neither cloying nor astringent. Overall, a delightful and well-rounded brew that’s worth every sip.
Final Thoughts
With a score of 91 out of 100, I would say that this brew is a definite must-try for any beer aficionado. The complexity of aromas and flavors creates a unique and enticing experience that will satisfy your palate and leave you wanting more. The perfect balance of sweet and sour, along with a creamy and dry finish, makes the Maybelle a farmhouse ale that stands out from the crowd. Cheers to The Commons Brewery for creating such a fantastic brew.
On the mid-palate while still holding onto its multifaceted complexity. The finish has a touch of bitterness that’s ameliorated by a lower carbonation – you can experience the flavors in their full unbridled glory!
Overall, The Commons Brewery’s Maybelle is an exquisite farmhouse ale with a heavenly aroma and complex layers of flavor. With a score of 91/100, this brew is definitely deserving of your attention and a spot on your beer bucket list. Don’t miss out on this delicious experience!
. Malt, fruit, and yeast drift in and out of focus in perfect harmony.
The aroma promised a delightful interplay of flavors, and the first impression of this beer certainly upholds that promise. Overall, Maybelle is a deliciously complex and richly layered farmhouse ale that will make any beer enthusiast’s taste buds dance with delight. It’s no wonder that it scored a 91/100 – it truly is a treat for the senses.
This review gives an insightful and detailed account of the first impression and taste of The Commons Brewery’s Maybelle. It highlights the complex aroma, the interplay of flavors, and the overall enjoyment of the farmhouse ale. Its high score of 91/100 is well-deserved and makes it a must-try for any beer lover.