50/100) Funkwerks

I have set myself the goal to review three beers or ciders every week for 100 weeks. I will be learning about beer and ciders more as I do this, and if I am successful in this venture, I will have tried about 300 unique drinks. If you're curious how I'm doing, the number in the post's title tells you which week I am in now.

Saison, Quad, Tropic King

Funkwerks. You have to just love the name. It tells you all you need to know. They get it. Funk in beer is good, and they spell "works" in a non-standard way to convey they are unique just like their beers. These guys like fruit esters, outside elements, and crazy strains of yeast that make their beers dance to a good 60's groove.

Saison)'s like this one have so many different aspects to them, I begin to feel my vocabulary insufficient. Going out on a limb here, I will say that this saison had nice lemon and almost ginger-like touches. I very much liked it and am game to try making a shandy with it. I suspect its citrus touch would make one quite good. ☆☆☆☆

Quad) As with all good quads, this one opened up as it warmed up. There's a lot of sweetness to this one, and even though it blossoms a little the flavors are a touch straightforward. I noticed mostly the cloves, a bit of anise, and a light touch of dark fruits. Good, but not outstanding for a quad. ☆☆☆

Tropic King) Stop and reread that beer name. T-r-o-p-i-c K-i-n-g. Did you know that a beer could taste like papayas and passion fruit? This imperial saison does, and it does so with a touch of peach. The reason stated is the use of New Zealand Rakau hops. I don't know what they are, but they made this beer unexpected. ☆☆☆☆

Also, for their Saison, they have a beer bread recipe. I might try making this soon!
http://funkwerks.blogspot.com/2014/03/funkwerks-saison-beer-bread.html