Russian River Erudition

on tap at the Toronado RR -tion night. thick creamy white head, body is hazy yellow gold. aroma is heavy brett, a little moldy & funky. flavor is band aids, grassy dry malt, light dry white wine, brett, and vinyl. very full flavored saison.

On tap at Toronado. This blonde ale poured with a massive fluffy white head, eliciting an acidic aroma. The brett is noticeable, but not overwhelming, lending a unique sour characteristic to the otherwise traditional saison flavor.

Very un-saison like saison. Much more delicate than is typical. Reminded me of a big Wit. Lots of banana and pear notes with a citrus and spice follow on.

Draft. Pour is hazy and very Belgian Wit looking with a frothy white head. Yeasty aroma with banana notes. Spicy flavor with a bready maltiness. Lingering banana aftertatse. Enjoyed with mussels in a garlic broth. This was a meal I’ll rememeber for some time to come.

On tap at the RR brewpub 5/27/06. This poured a hazy yellow color with a decent white head. Aroma is fruity with some spice and sourness. Tart flavor with some fruity notes initially followed by a nice citrus, slighty sour aftertaste. This would be great on a warm summer day. Very drinkable, Vinnie could piss in a paper cup and it would win a medal.

Draft at brewpub. Arrived at the table a hazed light yellow color with a small white head that left stringy lacing. Faint aroma, citric and sour apples. Flavor again is sour apples, citric and a little funky, puckering lemon and herbal notes as well. Crisp carbonation, medium body and refreshing to drink.

On tap at the pub. Gold with a white head. Spicy aroma with sweet friuty taste.

"Poured a hazy golden color with a thin head, didn’t lace much. Aroma was barnyardy and sour, not very good. Taste was better then aroma, malts and light fruits. Refreshing."