3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Autumn Brew Review 2011. Golden color with a towering head. Grainy aroma with very light hoppiness showing up. Light flavors overall, mostly grain and fruit. Seemed oddly sweet for the style, but it didn’t clash with the rest of the brew.
3.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Deep golden. Lathery dollop of white froth exhibits stellar retention. Pleasant albeit simple nose of banana bread, multigrain crackers, bubblegum, melon and yeast (Play-Doh, taffy). Scant spicy hop zing as well as some florals buried deep within. Lively carbonation. Well-conditioned. Initial snappiness is offset by an assertive punch of bananalike esters. Borderline metallic as well, with an ensuing surge of tastefully incorporated wheat and vague toast which lends depth and obligatory firmness. Sweetish vanilla-cake maltiness exacerbates the warming glow of alcohol which consequently overshadows many of the delicacies. Light on the phenolics, with merely a flash of plastic. Mild lemony splash enhances the quenching aspects. Notes of baked apple waver in and out, though the crisp body is not tarnished too much. Amply hopped yet with plenty of subtlety coupled with succulent flavor and refined bitterness. Some distant sulfur yields perceptible astringency to the deeply earthy, licorice-tinged Strisselspalt. Commendably balanced finish is comprised of grassy hop bitterness and firm malt, but largely hampered by uncleanness (sulfur and yeast, namely). A very respectable rendition being that it is all yeast doing the work, along with noble hops and one of my favorite one-two grain combos of Munich and wheat. But one question: Why is this $10 rather than $3 - $4? The neck tag and sticker, presumably?
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
2011: Musty and funky pear aroma, moderately strong. Cloudy amber, thick head, nice lacing. Pear base with vanilla and blueberry hints. Apricot appears when warm. Lemongrass finish. Distinctive and refreshing.
3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
750 ml. bottle. Bottled 5/16/11. Pours an enormous gradually collapsing, white head, with some lacing over a slight hazy orange gold (SRM 6) body.....nose is light spice, ginger, clove, with a touch of cereal....taste is cereal, light pepper, bit of clove, citrus (lemon) finishing with light peppery bitterness.....mouth feel light of medium, alcohol hidden, carbonation high. This a pretty good example of a Saison. The appearance is spot on. Aroma and flavors are well within the styles guide lines. The major errors that many make have been avoided. BJCP 7/3/15/4/7
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
750 ml bottle. Pours a hazy gold with a large white head that lasted through the first two sips and left light lace. Very pleasant aroma of bready malt, a bit of lemon, and some noticeable funk. The flavor is bready malt, lemon, and a touch of sugary sweetness. No evidence of the funk in the aroma. A bit of spice along with some moderate hops bitterness at the finish. Active carbonation. No problems.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pours yellow / light orange with a sturdy white head. The aroma has mustiness, citrus zest, apricots, mild toast, vanilla and light sweetness. Medium grainy body with frothy semi-soft carbonation. The flavor starts with a toasty fruity maltiness that’s quite smooth. It is then followed by a light citrus bite, stone fruits, mellow spiciness and lots of saison yeastiness. The finish is a bit woody and rustic. Quite nice offering from Grand Teton.
4.3 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20
Pours a beautiful gold with a slight haze. About a finger of head that leaves good lacing. Strong smell of lemon, with a touch of pepper. Taste is very light with strong lemon, clove, and pepper. Finishes with a sweet earthy-citrus note. Medium mouthfeel that fits the saison style perfectly. Has a nice tart finish.
Overall, One of the best saisons I’ve enjoyed. The citrus is perfectly balanced with the clove and pepper to make a truly enjoyable beer.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
750 ml bottle poured a clear ghold with a lasting creamy white head. Areomas of straw, pineapple, citrus, pear, light earthiness and a hint of spice. Palate was light to medium bodied and smooth with a dry finish. Flavors of straw, citrus, pear and light spice with a smooth dry finish.
4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20
750 ml bottle. Bottled May 16, 2011. Pours a hazy orange-yellow with a nice-sized white head with fantastic retention and soapy lace. Aroma consists of pepper, clove. Taste is sweet and fruity, meaty, fantastic. Has a lightly tart finish. Creamy mouthfeel and medium-light carbonation. I loved it.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle. Pours a light golden with a small white head. Aroma of lemon rind sharpness, crisp fruit, a touch bready, some nice sweet wheat and honey notes. Flavor is very crisp, lemon and a nicely sharp with a crisp herbal hoppy note and the ctirus coming strong through the finish. Medium body and sharp carbonation. Not bad.
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