 goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 4, 2006 Poured a hazy amber color with a small off-white head. The aroma was tart with some vinegar notes and some light funk. Sweet caramel malty flavor with some tartness as well. Much less than the aroma. Mild CO2 bite.
jtw (944), farmington, Michigan, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 25, 2006 big 750 mL bottle, opened and drunk at basement temperature. grassy spicy and herbal saison aroma, bitter but not "hops bitter", more of an astringent acidic and slightly chemical bitter aroma. tangy saison flavor, finishing with more bitterness which isn’t quite hops, and although i must admit i’ve never tasted dandelions, it tastes a lot like what i would imagine dandelions to taste like - very green and harsh, slightly dry. very carbonated and effervescent. excellent as far as gimmick beers go, but for the price, better saisons can be had.
Ughsmash (4076), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
May 23, 2006 2004 bottle from the Cellar of Gondor. Poured a medium caramelly-amber with a beige head. First pour was clear, and all the particulates showed up shortly afterward. Intricate lacing followed this down. Nose was strikingly odd at first.. with an old rustic farm, dandelions, caramel, darker spices, and a hint of dust slowly emerging. Flavor found plenty of dandelions and their resultant bitterness, a spicy caramel base, grass, and the top floor of an old dusty barn. Medium-bodied. Malty middle became a tad tacky. Bitterness heightened at the back-end. Tasty and unusual. Enjoyed it!
FotogInk (1), Hamtramck, Michigan, USA
does not count  | 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/20 |
May 23, 2006 Cork # 096/477044
Being a new fan of FANTOM , which I discovered last year during a trip to Ann Arbor, I was joyful to find this. Summer properly sums up this brew, as I agree with many of the complexity comments. Tastes of the dandelion underwhelm the palatte, as rich flavorful spices, take over. Stewards review is spot on, with floral delacacies awaiting, alongside the beloved Fantom amber and frothy head.
StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
May 22, 2006 2004 bottling.
Translucent and magnifying amber-orange (early on - later, it’s quite cloudy in consecutive pours.) Fluffy, half-inch, frothy and foamy head creates a blanketing tan lace pattern along the way. Such an imaginative aroma and flavor. Wafts signal complexity, composed of honeysuckle rose, candi sugar, daffodils, dandelions, cotton breezes, lemon grass and capers. Flavor comes in with said aromatic precursors, but in amplified format. Lemon sugariness takes hold with some pollen, ragweed and caramel currents. Herbaceous indeed. Coriander and lily petals. Lemon grass, channeled tulip oil and sweet candi compliments. Effervescent and expansive throughout the palate with a glossy, dry feel. Balanced equilibrium is attained, winding down with pine sap, daffodils, coriander and starch. Is my tongue stained yellow? Thanks for the bottle, CaptainCougar!
1FastSTi (2580), Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 20, 2006 2004 bottle via Joel. The beer pours to a clean body but then gets tiny particulate further down the pours. The beer pours to a nice glowing amber body with a nice white head. The aroma is bitter dandelions, goldenrod, grass, and alfalfa. The flavor is very outdoorsy. Bitter dandelions, grasses, apples, spicy. The palate is strangely bitter with a full feeling. Quite unique.
Dorwart (1829), Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 6, 2006 Thin wispy head of dense foam. I expected more carbonation from this brew. Sweet grassy aroma with some spices and yeast. Color is a cloudy dark copper. Dry, and grassy yet a bit on the sweet side for a saison. More herbs and spices. I guess you can taste the dandelion in this. Kind of has a light bitterness. Lively carbonation in the mouth. I don’t know about ths one. Does not seem as fresh and clean as most Fantome saisons. Nice alcohol warming. Slick finish with more dry spices. Not one of Fantomes better beers in my opinion.
thornecb (1810), Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 5, 2006 Pours dark amber into a tulip. Medium sized head with slight lacing. Dough and hay aromas. Fairly flat and bittersweet with some honey notes. Long bitter finish.
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