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RATINGS: 72   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.6   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 210   ABV: 7%
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Lush and fruity, this "super saison" has been totally overhauled from the last two years. Previously, this beer has been lighter in color and ABV, but an increase in buckwheat honey has pushed the color into the dark amber range, providing a rich, layered complexity. The first sip leaves your mouth with a kiss of sweetness in an otherwise dry strong ale. 2006 version was Belgian Strong Ale and at 9%+ abv.

2008 version back to 7% abv, more in the traditional saison style - hazy golden in color.


3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
koopa (335) - , New Jersey, USA - MAY 23, 2010
Bottled 8/7/08 and consumed on 1/19/10 (nearly 1.5 years later). Appearance: Pours an attractive hazy yellow orange...almost bordering copper. The head is butter cream in color and massive. The retention is very good as is the lace. Smell: Not much going on in this department. Traces of apricots, peaches, and honey. Taste: Still lots of honey, citrus, and malt but the yeast is really doing nothing for me here. Much more brett present in a fresh on tap sampling I had last year. Mouthfeel: The bottle conditioned version is holding up nicely in this department. Carbonation is still nice and present providing a bit of crispness to go along with the massive creamy crown. Drinkability: Easy drinker. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 01-19-2010

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
CapnJazz (45) - Binghamton, New York, USA - OCT 6, 2008
Had it on tap at the brewpub. Wild nose, sweet, floral, and pleasant. Pretty herbal flavor, slightly bitter, floral and yeasty. Very balanced and enjoyable. There’s the typical peppery, grassy element in there, with a touch of honey and light citrus fruits.


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