Moinette Biologique

Brewed by Brasserie Dupont
Style: Saison
Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium

A very nice saison, although the mouthfeel kills it a little for me with the over-carbonated pricklyness of it. Aroma has tons of bubblegum, floral/herbal hops, light fruits, and some dustyness. Body has some honey/lemony tea thing going on. Apple juice, lemons, some light peppery notes. Nice saison.

I can’t believe I’ve never tried this - man, that’s a pretty pour - turbid gold, with an effervescent body and a huge, soapy, well-sustained head - aroma of lightly sweet pale malts, wildflowers, herbs, lemon zest, mild earthy funk/barnyard - crisp, dry bitterness up front - remains mostly dry throughout, but a mild sweetness develops through the middle that works well with some lavender flavor that crops up along with it - earthy, rustic, a light bit of wild character - lovely mixture of herbs and flowers in the finish, along with done dry, lingering bitterness and peppery qualities - really well-balanced and tasty - not quite as good as Saison Dupont, but damn close.

An unclear golden beer with a massive head. Aroma was funk, spritz, lemon, & wood. Taste was lemon, woody, slightly funky, sour, & a little skunky(I hope it did not go bad in this green bottle), Had a carbonated mouthfeel. A decent saison but I’d rather have Saison Dupont.

Notes from a Dupont tasting at Holiday Wine Cellar. Pours a cloudy yellowish amber. Nose of old grain around a farmhouse (appropriate for a saison??) along with some floral hoppy aromas. Flavor has none of the sour/funk of old grain from the nose. Overall the taste is similar to the Dupont Saison with signifiant mild hop bitterness and lemon along with some light spice (pepper). Medium mouthfeel with good carbonation.

Draught @ ZBF 2009, St.-Niklaas, Belgium.
Unclear medium amber yellow color with a average to large, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, fruity, light to moderate hoppy. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is watery to oily, carbonation is soft. [20090307]

Appearance: Pours a cloudy dull amber gold. I got about 1/2 inch of foamy head that eventually subsided. Let’s in a bit of light, but you cannot see objects through it. Aroma: Dry malts and fruity Belgian yeast. Taste: Dry malts, spicy fruity Belgian yeast. Finishes dry with a moderate amount of spicy, bitter hops. Mouthfeel: Full bodied, very carbonated. Overall: A classic, easy drinking, well crafted beer. I bought the 11.2 oz.bottle, I regret not buying the 750ml. Highly recommended.

Light orange, healthy head, nice lacing. a - slightly pilsner smellingalong with acidic citric (lime?) and horse blanket, wet grass, tart berry?. f - light crusty baguette, yeast, saltine, apple, cranberry, grapefruit, light but long pilsner-y hops finish. p - snappy carbonation keeps it light. hidden alcohol. champagne-y without the sweet.

11.2oz bottle. Pours a cloudy gold color with a huge white head. Aroma is earthy and sweet, with a big backbone of malt, bread, and grain along with a variety of sweeter notes like apples, citrus, honey, spices, and floral notes. Taste is crisp but with a big body, with an initial creamy body of grains and bread opening up into sweeter and crisper notes of citrus, apples, spices, and yeast. Delicious -- I love all of the flavors and aromas involved. A saison as complex as a stout.