 FeloniousCaper (466), Illinois, USA
Apr 19, 2008
750ml
Was lucky to get a bottle of Red Barn from Taynor awhile back, thanks Dana! Red Barn is surprisingly clear with only the mildest of haziness through the goldenrod body. Carbonation rises quickly from every surface of the glass to the two finger cotton white head that formed on the pour. The head fell rather quickly to a half finger but left a meringue like middle. A good looking saison.
This is brewed with ginger, orange peel, black pepper, and grains of paradise. The orange peel, ginger and grains of paradise greet the nose right off the bat in that order of intensity form most to least. There’s a slight grassy hoppiness that mingles well with the added spices. As it warms the black pepper spiciness comes forward where I didn’t notice at a colder temperature. This just smells like a thirst quencher.
Flavor follows the lines of the aroma with everything more toned down but also seamless. Red Barn starts off with a mild groundlaying biscuity dry maltiness and is quickly overtaken by the spicing. The ginger, grains of paradise, and orange peel all come together mid palate but the only one left standing on the finish is the orange. This is where mild pepper and a mild grassy hoppiness join in and make for a delicious drying finish.
The mouthfeel is good for the style. A bit below medium bodied with decent carbonation. If I had any complaint it would be that the carbonation could be a little more aggressive. The body tends to stick around too long ocassionally.
Like the nose suggested, this is a thirst quencher delux. A hot Summer day and I would be all over this. I could polish off a couple bottles no problem while out on the deck hanging out under the umbrella.
Another good beer from Lost Abbey and one of my favorite American made saisons. Doesn’t quite have the funk I enjoy so much from some Belgians but I’m digging it none-the-less. I’d pick up a few of these tonight if Lost Abbey distributed out this way. Thanks again Dana!
4/19/08
blklab2007 (631), Connecticut, USA
Jan 4, 2009 750 bottle corked and caged poured a light golden yellow color with a covering on the surface of white foamy head. aroma has sweet pollen filled honey, ginger, peppercorn, and slight orange zest. mouth feel is light and there is minimal carbonation. flavor starts with the peppercorns, ginger, lower sweetness than the nose led on, orange rind, and some spices perhaps from the yeast. finish goes to the dry direction with bitter touches and some light citrus. solid and unlike most saisons.
timfoolery (419), California, USA
Jan 3, 2009 Bottle from Monument. This beer tasted all sorts of orange and slight honey and spices. Surprisingly, I liked it, despite shying away from Siasons.
DTM (453), Winters, California, USA
Jan 1, 2009 Poured a murky gold color with a large white head. Smelled of spices. Tasted of orange with spcies that made the tongue tingle. Great drinkable beer.
PilsnerPeter (1705), Flushing, New York, USA
Dec 26, 2008 Bottle: Pours an effervescent golden with a thick dense, pillowy white head. Aroma is citrusy with orange marmalade, honey, a peppery yeast and a spice note- of bay leaf? Fluffy and crisp carbonation. The flavor has some orange zest which meshes with a mineral-like note. Dusty phenols and lots of herbal spiciness comes through as well. A crisp wheat touch is also detectable with American hop spiciness to dry it out. Remains dry, yet it’s a touch mineraly to me. Still a solid Saison, highly drinkable.
Rciesla (1580), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Dec 24, 2008 Bottle and on draft at monks. Pours an orange pale cloudy body with a 2 finger white head. Upfront with lots of coriander and citrus peel light ginger and pepper spice. Dry with a bitter finish. Great stuff esp for a regular offering.
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