Fortaleza Lote 28S Sample from Andy Yang Agave Swappers Barnyard and hay 87
Fortaleza Lote 184B Sample from Brad Ruppel Agave Swappers Agave, fruit and yeast, some pepper 88
Fortaleza Lote 179B Sample from Brad Ruppel Agave Swappers Vegetal, pepper, yeast/hay and a tiny funk 87
Fortaleza Lote 173B Sample from Matt Charney Agave Swappers Really enjoyed this one. Clean. Sweet cooked Agave dominant. Delicious
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