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Bison Farmhouse Ale

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1803.56/5.03.53/5.0Special5%72.8Tulip
Commercial Description:
In the past era, hard working rural "Saisonniers" consumed 5 liters per day of this style beer. We re-created it for today's modern worker using Belgian yeasts and sour mashing for a refreshing spiceness and acidity to enliven your palate. Bottle conditioning leaves some sediment, so decant by slowly pouring into a wide mouth glass. Refill this bottle at your favorite local brewery.
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 jrob21 (1268), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/103/516/20
Jul 5, 2008  
Bottle back from Greensboro. Poured a clear yellow color with some nice carbonation bubbles filtering up into the head. The carbonation came through in the flavor with a little bit of yeast and an unexpected but pleasant hop finish. Aroma was pretty interesting as well with some yeast, must, citrus, orange, and red fruit as well like plum and cherry. Very entertaining brew. One of the nicer saisons I have had.


 kiefdog (1606), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jun 22, 2008  
50cl bottle from Willow Bend Liquors (Tampa, FL). rated on 4/16/08. Pours a cloudy golden color with one finger white head. Clearly visible pariculate matter floating in glass. Aroma is floral with notes of spice, yeast, bread, honey. Flavor is light and spicy with a yeasty-breadiness to it. Notes of banana and vanilla appear as it warms. Slightly bitter on finish. Light to medium-bodied.


 jcwattsrugger (5374), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/510/20
Jun 8, 2008  
16.9oz bottle-pours a retaining off white head and cloudy gold color. Aroma is herbal, spice, yeast. Taste is medium malt, herbal, spice, yeast, some/sour vinegar. Not sure what they were aiming for but… Thanks to decaturstevo for sharing.


 smith4498 (899), Miami, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/512/20
Jun 3, 2008  
Pours clear golden with huge white head. Slightly sweet and peppery with some banana flavors. Light/medium body with fizzy carbonation. It’s OK, buth there are much better saisons that are widely available.


 hayduke (1654), Eureka, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 16, 2008  
From a flip-top bottle. 2007. Poured amber with fat and pillow white head. Nose of caramel malts with fruits Nice mouthfeel. Flavors are slightly sweet with floral hops, ripe fruit, and spices .Good slightly bitter finish. Very enjoyable.


 jjuf1853 (471), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
May 6, 2008  
Bottle purchased at Willow Bend Liquors (Lutz, FL) pours a cloudy golden yellow with a vibrant white head. Very pleasant aroma with notes of yeast, spices, and a hint of citrus. Delicious mix of sweet, acidic, and slightly bitter flavors. Very lively carbonation.


 Ughsmash (4035), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
May 3, 2008  
Thanks to David for bringing the bottle, 2006 vintage! Poured clear medium caramel with a tall, fluffy cap of off-white head. The aroma picked up dusty bready notes, some darker toffee sugars, and lighter fruits with an overall dark feel to it.. nicely presented. The flavor had caramel, toffee, and honey sweetness at the core surrounded by dusty bread yeastiness, lemon zest, and some honey.. spicy finish with some not-too-well-refined sweetness. Medium-bodied with high carbonation on the palate.. OK spicy feel with a tacky, dragging feel. OK beer overall, but missed expectations.


 beachbum25 (786), Powellville, Maryland, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
May 3, 2008  
22 oz Bomber-2007 Brewer’s Reserve-Trade w/Snojerk321. Pours a cloudy yellow/orange color w/a slight white head. Kind of similar to the Organic Belgian w/a little more bite to it. Flavors of candied sugar. green apple, banana, bread dough, & floral Hops. Has a little bit of a bitter, gamey bite to it, almost a little bit of that sour funk going on. Long dry finish. Pretty good stuff, Thanks Torry!



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