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RATINGS: 13   MEAN: 3.44/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.22   EST. CALORIES: 180   ABV: 6%
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Fourth and final in our line of global warming saison-style beers, Non-Existent Winter arrives just as we reach the cusp of spring wondering vaguely whether earth’s orbital juxtapositions ever fully impacted the weather in South Texas. Deep garnet black, boasting spicy, fruit-infused aroma and warming chocolate flavors after aging on raw cacao nibs this surprising beer will be perfect dessert on the occasional chilly evening or as aperitif on the more common, heat-soaked San Antonio afternoons.


3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
bu11zeye (10164) - Frisco (Dallas), USA - MAR 23, 2010
(Growler, courtesy of jkwalking05 and travita) Pours a dark amber-brown body with medium beige head. Aroma of grass, herbs, roasted malt, raisins, rye, figs, and dates. Flavor of rye, dates, figs, fennel, anise, and some chocolate.

2.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
kidmartinek (1848) - austin, Texas, USA - JAN 12, 2012
Almost black. A spicy aroma. Lacey head. Some banana flavor like a hefe. A slight metallic note puts a big crimp on the finish.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
ericandersnavy (2353) - Denton, Texas, USA - MAR 31, 2010
growler thanks to the tag team of travita and jkwalking05. poured brown with a beige head. aroma of grain and spice and so was the flavor. light body with high carbonation. i normally enjoy freetail, but this one didnt do it for me.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Swalden28 (2657) - McKinney, Texas, USA - MAR 25, 2010
Growler thanks to jkwalking05 and travita. Pours a brown with red hues and beige head. Aroma of light nuttiness, some malt, a bit of light funk. Flavor is the same with added dark fruit. Mouth feel is medium body with fizzy carbonation. Overall, it’s ok.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
SudsMcDuff (3365) - .....Manchester United.........., Texas, USA - MAR 22, 2010
go! go! go get the door!! .. . dark purple brown .. medium strong head .. . lovely little girl, strange little boy .. . light sweet funky toes, purple monkey dishwasher, and meat aromas ... . a very interesting brew, pulls from a few different styles .. . i like it, but confuses the heck outta me .. . we should stay and watch a trick...

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
BarZigKin (510) - San Antonio, Texas, USA - MAR 20, 2010
Growler courtesy of jk-trav-walking-vita-05? Pours a deep brown body with an off-white head. Aroma is dark fruits, chocolatey and malty. Flavor is light caramel sweetness, chocolate, fruity and some yeast. Medium mouthfeel and carbonation.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
mar (3723) - Dallas, Texas, USA - MAR 20, 2010
growler thanks to jkwalking05 or travita. deep chocolate with a cream head. chocolate, yeast, roasted malts, and more chocolate. nice on the palate with flavors of chocolate and roasted malts with a chocolate finish.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
travita (2650) - Frisco, Texas, USA - MAR 20, 2010
On tap at Freetail. The look is blackish in color a dark saison indeed. Decent beige colored head. The smell is cocoa, fruits, yeast, and spices. The taste is sweet, fruits, cocoa, spices, and good.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Mora2000 (2966) - Dallas, Texas, USA - MAR 19, 2010
UPDATED: JUL 26, 2010 Thanks to jkwalking05 and travita for sharing this growler of San Antonio goodness. The beer pours dark brown with an off-white head. The aroma is caramel and chocolate malts. The flavor is coffee, chocolate, caramel, spices and toffee. Thin-medium mouthfeel and low carbonation.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
BMan1113VR (6531) - Los Angeles, California, USA - MAR 19, 2010
Growler thanks to either jkwalking05 or travita. Pours with a large, off-white head over a deep brown body. Aroma of orange, spice, chocolate, earth and buckwheat. Taste is hay, citrus, orange, dryness and coriander. Fizzy and dry mouthfeel.


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