 MAP (1089), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
| 2.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Jun 10, 2009 Bomber purchased at Simone’s for $6.99. Nice find for a quick in-and-out liquor run. Pour is a nice clean and clear dark golden, just a slight tint of darkness to it. There was a decent sized head on top, but that went away quick enough. The aroma is a little funky, almost off. It has lots of good wild malt smells mingling with some cherry fruitiness, it’s just that...well there’s.... OK, it smells almost like food. I’m not talking about a cherry tart either, this kinda smells like meat and grilled corn somehow. Strange. The flavor kind of falls through as well. It doesn’t carry much with it that makes me think summer, saison, topless women, cherries, or wood. AND NO BEER SHOULD MAKE ME NOT THINK ABOUT TOPLESS WOMEN! (Where’s Matta to chime in one this one.) This one goes up there with Cuvee numbero uno as the only dissapointing big brews from the boys at Southern Tier.
ehhdayton (1113), USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Jun 9, 2009 Pours golden with a white head. Aroma has earthy undertones but the aroma of cherry is undetectable. Flavor has a slight oakishness accompanied by spice and slight bitterness. However there is no cherry flavor to be had. Finish is smooth. Pleasent but would have liked to see the cherry more pronunced in a balanced way.
halfonit (457), Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jun 7, 2009 Golden color. Smells earthy with hints of wheat, sweeter hops, and oak. Has a sweeter flavor. Aftertaste is smooth and enjoyable.
imadeadguy (378), back in NJ!, New Jersey, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jun 1, 2009 22oz. Pour is a lighter amber with a fluffy white head. Aromas of sweet fruits, cherry, and slight yeast. Flavor is bland with some cherries and light spice. Eh just alright.
Adam77 (407), Eastampton, New Jersey, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Jun 1, 2009 Poured gold with a white head. Aroma of cherries. Not much cherry flavor. Some spice.
jeremytoni (1108), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 15, 2009 From a bottle poured amber with a good amount of head. Not much cherry flavor or aroma, but a smooth sweet malty flavor and finish instead.
MartinT (5055), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
May 15, 2009 My Bottom Line:
Lactic ideas, doughy yeast, plump cereals and bitter hops construct a head scratcher of a flavor profile in this comfortably plump yet never evocative Saison.
Further Personal Perceptions:
-A slice of foam decorates the cloudy blond.
-The cherries are really discreet and even then seem to clash with the yeast character. I smelled them as red peppers first...
-Carbonation is very smooth, making this more drinkable than it should be at 8%.
-Sweetness is overdone for the style.
-In the end, it was simply a recipe that did not feel compelling at all to me.
Bottle.
TaktikMTL (2786), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 14, 2009 Bouteille de 22 oz partagée lors d’une dégustation Ratebeer Montréal chez Goldorak. Arôme: Légère odeur de cerises et d’épices. Apparence: La couleur est blonde légèrement voilée. Présence d’un mince col mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Léger goût d’épices et de céréales avec une pointe de cerises. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement onctueuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Arrière goût légèrement fruité. (Rating #2391)
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