 Goldorak (427), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jul 14, 2007
Sampled as a guest tap at Dieu du Ciel.
As saison-ish as it gets, minus perhaps the chunky deposits. A peachy yellow that wasn’t completely opaque and a thin but sturdy head. Nice lacing.
Heavily Brett influenced with probably some hallertauer gives it really pleasing pepper and wet hay aromas. I found it to be similar to really fresh Orval, but with more of an acidity to it. I likey!
That acidity really shines through in the taste, as it constricts your tongue with the very first sip. A pleasing, fruity flavor - without being sweet at all - follows and bittersharp finish that was like grapefruit juice, or perhaps a really dry cider. The hops show up big time in the aftertaste and is quite long lasting.
Wickedly drinkable, that acidity and thin body makes it a Beer I could drink by the gallon. Probably one of the best US-made Saisons I’ve ever had. My first samplings of JP didn’t thrill me, but I’m a believer now with this Beer.
EricE (261), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Very light pale yellow with a thick fluffy white head. Very hazy. Sour lemony aroma with lots of earthy funk. A touch of vinegar. Bitter lemon flavor with woody malts. A little bit sour. Great saison!
KornDogg (31), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 5, 2008 I enjoyed the fruity, sour bite of this ale... a fine mix of flavor, very refreshing...
larsniclas (3034), Gothenburg, Sweden
Oct 5, 2008 Bottled at 3 små rum.
Cloudy golden; yeast-particles.
Yeasty with a lot of tropical fruits.
Fresh and sourish with leather and stable.
Svesse (1818), Hässelby, Sweden
Oct 5, 2008 (Bottle, Stockholm Beer Festival, 27 Sep 2008) Yellow colour with frothy, white head. Fruity, citric nose with yeast, stable, barnyard, tropical fruit and lemon. Malty, tart taste with notes of yeast, tropical fruit and generous amounts of grassy hops in a dryish finish. On the sour side for a saison (if that was the idea), but very refreshing.
thewolf (3983), Kolding, Denmark
Oct 4, 2008 Bottle, bought @ Havnens Vin & Tobak, Vejle.
Pours a nice, hazy yellow with a big, initially fizzy, frothy white head. Okay duration as it settles. Wonderful aroma, good brett, oranges, maltiness, pineapple, hay, barnyard and some forest. High and lively carbonation - just fitting the beer. Good flavour, not nearing the aroma, but still great. Light fresh fruit, crisp malts and a slight dry brett note and some slight tart fruitiness. Apples, pineapple and pine hops. Slight peppery finish, but most of that is hidden behind the brett. Good - an American interpretation - but still very good.
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