Brooklyn Flemish Gold

Brewed by Brooklyn Brewery
Style: Saison
Brooklyn, New York USA

Clean, new mown hay aroma. Not very heavy on the spice, in fact, one of the lightest examples of the style i have had, but it is superbly executed and well balanced.

Draft at Redlight. Pours a light hazy gold with a thick fluffy head. Sweet malt, orange peel aroma with a touch of hops. Tatse is smooth and crisp malt, dry and tasty with a big bitter hop edge. Very tasty and light, great for the summer.

She came to me via draft a hazy golden haystack topped by a fluffy white head which fades into scattered puffs. As I raise my glass, her nose rushes out to meet mine in a chorus of bananas, clove, coriander, leather, hard-boiled eggs, more clove and a backdrop of wood. All of these enticing aromas are wrapped up in a blanket of tart and citric essence. Whether her body is as delightfully crisp and flavorful as her nose is about to be tested. Our first act together is tart with a light funk of leather and hard-boiled eggs while clove and soft over-ripe bananas are everywhere to be found. A warm, peppery finish slowly permeates my being. Lemon esters nip at the top of my tongue as lace marks each savory movement. My Flemish Gold starts out tart and bright and then quickly takes a turn for the earthy barnyard side of funk cushioned by soft bananas and pungent cloves. As our brief moment of passion together draws to a close, I close my eyes and savor this keg only beer from Brooklyn Brewery.

While this offering is gone like the wind, there may be another waiting at the corner for her chance to shine in the tap-handle spotlight. I am honored I was able to enjoy this offering and wait with eager lips for the next. I just wish I had enjoyed a couple glasses, not just one.

On tap @ Redlight. Cloudy dark straw color, thin even white head. Grains, corn, talc, Belgian yeast, a lot of orange peel. Very wit-like taste, very mild and balanced throughout, too the point of almost being bland. A hint of sweetness on the finish.

Draft at Taphouse in Hampton. Murky golden body. Short, dense foamy white head. Aroma is grainy with some funky yeast, soft lemon dried fruit and spice. Taste is big grain flavors, more funky yeast, soft fruit (light lemon), spices, and light hop notes. Body is soft and creamy. Ends with more grains, spices, herbs, light hops, dried fruit and yeast notes. Rather light and refreshing all around. Summer beer to me.

Draught, Cock & Bull

Fairly dull light bronze colour. Appley, spicy aroma with light bubblegum and floral character. Sweet and fruity (pear, peach, light apple, cherry). Some minty notes. Sweetish finish. I can’t figure out what they’re getting at with this one.

Draught at Cock & Bull. Clear, honey-gold. Ginger-apple aromas. Spritzy, lemony, and becomes more floral and herbal as it warms. Low, smooth carbonation. Very strange beer. Has a little bit of band-aid in the finish. Very herbal, like a tea. Medicinal. Dry finish after the herbal core. Is actually unique and interesting but oddball.

Sampled at a beer and food pairing with Garritt Oliver. Pour was yellow with a white head that lasted. Had a spicy, peppery aroma. Medium light mouthfeel. Flavor was upfront pepper and basi. The pepper notes were subdued compared to other beers in the style I have tried. Finished with dryness. Overall not bad and was a little sublte in its character.