 Old_Mr_Crow (1004), Seattle, Washington, USA
Jun 21, 2008
Tap at that cool lofted-ceiling trippy-decor pasta bar in Dinkytown
Pours gold with a modest head, strong yeast aroma, bubblegum and a bit of citric hops, over-ripe peach, hefe-like notes. Flavor follows the aroma, not as funky or a fieldy as I like my saisons but unmistakably aiming at the broader defintion of the style, a pleasent hop edge never overpowering but certainly contributing to the overall profile.
I guess I wouldn’t really hold this up as a great saison, but it’s an interesting beer and a nice effort.
bdigi66 (435), Ft Wayne, Indiana, USA
Aug 12, 2008 Can: Pours a murky yellow/gold color with a rocky, white head. Notes of belgian yeast, bready malts, pepper, and floral hops are noted...flavor consists of sharp, floral hops, citrus, pepper-y accents, bread dough and a bit of barnyard. Medium-bodied and quite good overall.
sleestak (60), Williamston, Michigan, USA
Aug 12, 2008 Issued forth a bubbly straw gold with a medium off-white head. Aroma had fruity esters and light grassy hops. You definitely got the yeast notes of the classic Belgian saison, but none of the barnyard funkiness. Taste was fruity up front with a peppery finish. Definitely a different breed of saison, but nicely balanced and refreshing.
masonjer (429), Lansing, Michigan, USA
Aug 11, 2008 Poured pale golden color from the can. Aroma was peach with some belgian yeast fruit notes. Taste was started fruity, belgian yeast, then finished with earthy hops, pepper and a very dry finish. Really interesting beer. I enjoyed it.
TURDFERGUSON (1115), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
Aug 4, 2008 Can, shared by yobdoog at BCTC on friday. Thanks Trevor! Nose is nice a yeasty with a fair amount of hop presence. Flavor similar; more yeast, hops, a bit of spices, pepper, and a mild sweetness.
kosko20 (72), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Aug 2, 2008 Pretty good brew, on tap at the brewery. Sweet smell of fruits. A yellow-orange color with a small off white head. Flavors of malts, barley, yeast are balanced decently but doesn’t give it too much "mmm" factor. Smooth with a dry finish. Overall, decent but very impressed with the awesome aroma.
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