 corby112 (752), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 5, 2009 Pours a cloudy dark golden ripe banana color with slight golden yellow hues when held to a light source and a one finger fizzy white head that quickly fades into a lasting ring. Not much in the way of lacing.
Spicy aroma with a lot of crisp light fruit notes. Not as earthy as I expected with hints of apple, cherry, berry, pear, pepper and bread. Not skunky or earthy as many of their other beers and saisons in general seem to be.
This beer has a very complex flavor, especially when it warms up properly. Very crisp medium body with a decent amount of bready yeast in the mouthfeel and a lot of crisp light fruit notes. Apple and pear come to mind but there is also a very nice berry, especially strawberry presence as ell as some sweet cherry. In addition to the sweet fruit notes from the Belgian yeast strain there is a slight peppery sweetness and a very subtle medicinal note. Not funky or earthy as most of the saisons I’ve had and very little bitterness or hops.
ggaughan (94), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Luxembourg
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 4, 2009 Poured a deep golden, bronze color with a half inch, fluffy tan head. Large bubbles and lacing on glass. Nose is earthy, caramel and citrus. Good yeast character as well. Taste is citrus, an orangy touch with a bit of caramel and a medicinal character.
patrickfannon (348), Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 3, 2009 Bottle. 25.4 oz. Pours a deep, murky, cloudy orange gold with a creamy, thick cloud-white head. Aroma of wheat, honey, vanilla, and hints of malt. Full bodied with a sturdy, yet mellow finish. Outstanding saison.
kevd193213 (504), Hope Valley, Rhode Island, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 28, 2009 Bottle. Light cloudy amber pour with a thick off white head. Aroma of cigar, leather and faint ginger spices. Full bodied musty taste of barnyard funk, faint vanilla with a surprising sour finish.
GoddessOfThunder (877), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 24, 2009 Special thanks to cmillward. VAnilla cookie aroma, maybe some Ginger snap or clove. Flavor is musky, fruity and spicy. Nice blend and complexity. Good stuff.
petematte46 (225), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 6, 2009 Pours murky medium brown with off white head. Initial aroma is sour but turns to spice as it warms. Flavor is all spice, cinnamon and ginger. A strong sour note that fades into a deep spice. Very strange brew and very interesting.
dand645 (102), Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 25, 2009 hazy, dark amber color with a small white head...nose and flavor was full of citrus, nice balance between malt and hop... FANTOME!!!
Jayb0 (752), Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 25, 2009 Soft, with just enough complexity to keep you interested while not distracted. A nice winter offering.
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