 sayravai (3752), Helsinki, Finland
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 1, 2005 (Bottled, 0.75l) Opaque orange-golden color with a medium, firm and lacy head. Slightly sour, very lemony-fruity aroma with some spiciness and lots of fresh saazy-bitterness from the hops. No signs of alcohol. Very pleasantly refreshing, crisp-lemony-hoppy, slightly acidic, earthy and tart flavor. Medium-bodied, crisp and refreshing, bitter palate with mild acidity and slightly astringent underlying tartness. A beautiful, very drinkable and pleasant, fruity and mildly spicy saison with added features from Duvel and Urquell - and definitely not spoiled with sugar! The yeast sediment part is very ashy, quite stuffy and acidic - not nearly as pleasant as the top part.
jtw (943), farmington, Michigan, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 29, 2005 big 750 mL bottle, that pours gold with some fizz. sourer than i thought it would be, with lots of grape and citrus fruits flavors and aromas. refreshing, being very light and dry, but a bit too tart and sour for my saison tastes.
Dalle (1146), Skørping, Denmark
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 16, 2005 Bottle. Cloudy golden with small head. Tropical fruit, funky, winegum, herbal and bitter ending, pleasently soft. Very nice.
KAggie97 (2469), Ugly, Hot, and Humid Spring, Texas, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Aug 12, 2005 Bottle. Pours a lush, cloudy gold with a frothy head. Aroma is spikes of citrus and hops. Taste is a mixture of diluted orange juice and grapefruit. Finish is crisp and subtle, but it lingers nicely on the tongue. Palate is deceptively thin, as it coats the tongue with a citrusy lacquer type finish. Nice earthy tones that don’t overpower the sourness; good balance of herbs during the sip and swallow. Delightful brew; my first taste of the infamous Fantome Brewery has not disappointed! Look forward to more of these. This is 8% ABV??? Much to smooth to be that potent, right?
Papsoe (15026), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 27, 2005 (Bottle 75 cl) Beautiful dark golden beer with a nice head. Sweet and sour nose with notes of anise and several other undisclosed spices. A lovely and very complex brew. 100401
socoguzzler (11), fort collins, Colorado, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 2/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 22, 2005 Updated: Mar 13, 2008I tasted from a 750. This was my first saison. I thought it was a very tasty and delightful brew. tasty of cranberries, almonds and wet cardboard.
willblake (2180), Belcamp, Maryland, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 21, 2005 07.21.05 750ml bottle. Clouded golden pour bejeweled with specks of sediment, yeast. Ample andsticky white head leaves spotty lace. Musty aroma, basement, dry grass, lemon zest, mint, rice wine vinegar, white-tart berries. Flavor is brash lemongrass, raw greens, bitter, citric. This is the good stuff. Finish is perfectly quenching, dry as can be yet tart citrus and damp grass. More please!
notwoohoo (109), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 17, 2005 Aroma of citrus (ornage peel) and a slight bit of sourness. Pours a dull, clearish yellow with a coating of foam. Taste is of spices, citrus, with a slight tang to it. Carbonation level is high, appropriate to style. Overall a wonderful offering from Fantome.
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