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Bison Farmhouse Ale

Bison Farmhouse Ale

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90
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A Saison brewed by
Bison Brewing Company

Berkeley, California USA

bottled
common

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1553.6/5.03.6/5.0Special5%75.8 Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
In the past era, hard working rural "Saisonniers" consumed 5 liters per day of this style beer. We re-created it for today's modern worker using Belgian yeasts and sour mashing for a refreshing spiceness and acidity to enliven your palate. Bottle conditioning leaves some sediment, so decant by slowly pouring into a wide mouth glass. Refill this bottle at your favorite local brewery.

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 PorterPounder (2749), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20

Apr 3, 2008  
Brandon, Fl. - Kingdom Liquors - 22 oz bomber. Murky orange pour, snow-white but very brief thin head. Fresh floral aroma, some buttery notes in there as well. Fresh, thirst quenching flavor, find some nectarines, white grapes, hint of butter with some faint coriander spicy notes on the back end. Nice smooth texture, goes down well. Tastes great after working in the yard on a hot, muggy spring day.

 kiefdog (270), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jun 22, 2008  
50cl bottle from Willow Bend Liquors (Tampa, FL). rated on 4/16/08. Pours a cloudy golden color with one finger white head. Clearly visible pariculate matter floating in glass. Aroma is floral with notes of spice, yeast, bread, honey. Flavor is light and spicy with a yeasty-breadiness to it. Notes of banana and vanilla appear as it warms. Slightly bitter on finish. Light to medium-bodied.


 jcwattsrugger (3724), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/510/20
Jun 8, 2008  
16.9oz bottle-pours a retaining off white head and cloudy gold color. Aroma is herbal, spice, yeast. Taste is medium malt, herbal, spice, yeast, some/sour vinegar. Not sure what they were aiming for but… Thanks to decaturstevo for sharing.


 smith4498 (241), Miami, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/512/20
Jun 3, 2008  
Pours clear golden with huge white head. Slightly sweet and peppery with some banana flavors. Light/medium body with fizzy carbonation. It’s OK, buth there are much better saisons that are widely available.


 rkuhnel (949), Eureka, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 16, 2008  
From a flip-top bottle. 2007. Poured amber with fat and pillow white head. Nose of caramel malts with fruits Nice mouthfeel. Flavors are slightly sweet with floral hops, ripe fruit, and spices .Good slightly bitter finish. Very enjoyable.


 jjuf1853 (170), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
May 6, 2008  
Bottle purchased at Willow Bend Liquors (Lutz, FL) pours a cloudy golden yellow with a vibrant white head. Very pleasant aroma with notes of yeast, spices, and a hint of citrus. Delicious mix of sweet, acidic, and slightly bitter flavors. Very lively carbonation.




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