 pobenohne (504), Northern Liberties, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 10, 2005 Big bottle. Pours a clear pale yellow, super carbonation, giant foamy head that then quickly dissipates. Straw, hay, dandelions, and some dust and sweat. Delicious, gorgeous Saison, up there with Hennepin and DuPont.
cking (1041), North Canton, Ohio, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 26, 2009 Ah the final beer on the final evening of summer and it’s extremely fitting, a wonderful complex saison in all aspects. Smells of tart lemon, sour citrus and peppery spice with a great earthy yeast aroma. Hazy golden yellow color, huge slowly settling head and a thick coating of lacing. Feels light and snappy with a refreshing affect and a warm bitter bite. Flavors of lemon, lime, orange and a splash of peach. The fruits are mildly tart and teetering on a touch sour. Strong notes of biscuit and hay with a generous addition of spicy European hops. Plenty of great qualities in this brew.
notwoohoo (109), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 26, 2005 This is a saison with complexity. Earthy with aromas of spices, a bit of hops, some pineapple, and a bit of damp soil. This is a beer that I could drink after working in the fields of a farmhouse in Belgium. Nice and thick head with a golden tint. I love the yeasty and fruity dry finish.
MrBlizzard (4), Pennsylvania, USA
does not count  | 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 11, 2006 This is a great Saison especially considering it is brewed in Downingtown, PA. Wonderful mouthfeel, just enough spice and sweetness. Many American craft brewers over emphasize the "spice" in a Saison but this is not one of them. This is a brew I could sit back and enjoy with no criticism.
Dickinsonbeer (3496), Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 14, 2005 750 ml bottle, purchased at somerville supersaver in NJ. Initial pour is slightly hazy and very pale yellow but subsequent pours become more and more cloudy and turn it gold. Initial head is massive and pretty long lasting, but fades eventually. Doesnt leave any lace for some reason? Aroma is initially very phenolic and spicy when cold which is really nice. SOme hints of salt, farmhouse, clove, cork, earth and hops as well. As it warms I noticed some more fruitiness, and by the time it reaches room temp there is considerable banana in the aroma-turning it into a hefe-like smell. Flavor is quite complex at first when it is chilled with lots of that classic saison yeastiness, some citrus, fair amount of pils malt, and a good amount of hops for balance and bitterness. I think the bitterness and the astringency combine pretty well with the moderately dry finish for this saison. Even with the dry palate it still has a deceptively smooth and creamy palate. I really liked this one a lot when I first tried it, but as it warmed it turned more to a weizen- so I would say drink it cold to cool and drink it quick. Very refreshing on a hot day like today.
mkobes (2104), paramus, New Jersey, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 22, 2005 750 ml bottle. Bright pale yellow in color with a nice fluffy white head. Malty spicey hoppy aroma. Very light and refreshing. Malty hoppy flavor. Crisp. Peppery. Finish is spicey and malty. Drinkable. Very nice.
badgerben (3605), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 21, 2008 Hazy gold color with a large head. Strong aroma of yeast and banana. Very sweet malt taste. A little bit of a bubblegum sweetness as well. Hay and barnyard flavors. Not much hops. Very, very tasty.
Cletus (5058), Connecticut, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 13, 2008 Bottled on 4-1-2005. Pours a clear gold with a fizzy champagne like head. Smells of citrus, grapes, touches of sweet caramel, sugar, some hay. Tastes lightly earthy and peppery with a compliment of citrus. Time has morphed this beer into something completely different than the sugary mess it was fresh.
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