thegreat78 (32), San Marcos, California, USA Nov 2, 2007 The beer pours a hazy orange with hints of copper, the 750ml bottle is corked and caged with the head is portly and off white in color, the texture creamy, as it fades to nothingness, the lace provides a concealing sheet upon the glass. Nose is rich in spices, hints of peach, nice malt backing, crisp and fresh to the nose. Start is sweet and malty; the top is moderate in feel. Finish has a nice moderate acidity, hops are present and the fruity sweetness combines with the dry aftertaste, a great series of beers this "Lost Abbey”.
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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