Southampton Grand Cru

Brewed by Southampton Publick House
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Southampton, New York USA

Pours a light amber to copper with a decent white head, disappearing gradually. The nose is big and sweet. Round caramel, though decidedly fruitier. A good hint of spices, ranging from light citrus to herbal anise. A little belgian funk, but very slight. The mouthfeel was a bit heavy, lowish carbonation, though still light enough to drink. The alcohol is not just hidden, but altogether appropriate, cutting this thickish beer well. Big and sweet and round, with substantial fruitiness. In many ways, this reminds me of the different between Rodenbach and Rodenbach Grand Cru. The fruit really lingers on the palate, though the sweetness becomes rather dry. The herbal spicy notes are definitely giving this some serious complexity. This beer is delicious and has no flaws, what more could I ask for?

medium shade of brown appearance with a slight hint of orange in the nose. the flavor starts with a sweet malty character then a huge alcoholic taste comes in that gives the beer a lot of character and depth but might be just a little overwelming, especially when you drink 750mL. there is also a little orange in the ending taste. overall a very nice belgian rendition for an american microbrewery

Can’t believe I haven’t rated this yet given the number of summers I’ve had it in the Hamptons. But glad I waited until #200. Wonderfully sweet and spicy and complex belgian. This is clean with no off tastes- just big and juicy and endlessly drinkable. Actually- its downright dangerous!

Rating #300. 750 mL bottle. Pours a gorgeous reddish-gold with a lacy head. Aroma is an enticing blend of spice and malt. Taste is the same, with an incredible balance and smoothness throughout. This is a unique approach to the Grand Cru style, but a very enjoyable approach.

This is very, very different. I am not sure that I like this. Hmmm. What to do, what to do? The aroma and the taste coincide in terms of spiciness and flavor. The palate is somewhat lingering, but not overly. Tastes very Belgian and saison-y. Decent. Pours with a slight off-white, egg-shell head that quickly dissappates. A weird funkiness pervades the tastes. The aroma is of coriander and star anise- aka, peppery and orangy. Not as malty as I thought it would be. This is definitely a spiced ale. Slight orange rind in the mouthfeel and aftertaste along with the peppery anise. Very interesting. I think this beer is very complex and has layers of flavor and is well made, but is not quite my flavor.

Dark golden beautiful body with creamy yellow white head; Very well made very Belgium nose with lemon and lots of coriander seed aromas; Great body, bitter sweet, complex and with an exceptional balance, huge big bubbled carbonation; Long spicy sweet finish lasting forever, soft smooth very well made great beer.

@BCTC 2007. Not real into this one. Very sweet, tart sour. Great looking beer just really didn’t like this one

Pours cloudy amber with a small white head. Sweet and spicy aroma of orange zest, light coriander, yeast, and a bit of alcohol. Flavor is semi-sweet and fruity, with lots of sweet/tart/sour orange flavors, just a bit of underlying spice, and some light alcohol toward the finish. Palate is medium, slightly tart, fruity, and a bit prickly from the carbonation and alcohol. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like this and Stone’s 7.7.07 have a lot in common. The sweetness and alcohol overcome most of the flavor and complexity for me, but still quite enjoyable none the less.