 Gusler (2656), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Nov 25, 2007
On Tap @ Papago
The beer resides a clear gold with a portly creamy white head that fades leaving the lace to form a thin veil upon the glass. Nose has a fair to middling malt aroma, slight hint of hops, citrus like crispness, start is somewhat sweet, with a touch of bitterness at the back, top is light to moderate in feel. Finish has a prickly acidity, the hops understated but present with a sour and dry aftertaste, seems to pick up on all fronts as it warms to the glass and room, fair drinking beer, certainly not as good as expected from “Lagunitas”!
BlackForestCO (477), Fort Collins and Black Forest, Colorado, USA
Jul 4, 2008 Bottle thanks to PharmicistRick. Poured a clear golden color with a moderate white head that left some lacing. Aroma is dull, with some light pilsner malt and some yeast. Bland, smooth entry with some light citrus and a light yeasty touch compose the flavor. No saison funk, and none of the dryness saisons are known for. A bit disappointing, especially considering how solid most of Lagunitas brews are.
highibus (209), Vail, Arizona, USA
Jul 3, 2008 light straw with white head. no real aroma. okay for a saison but nothing special not my fav style without something else going on.
CaptainCougar (4596), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Jul 1, 2008 Pours a transparent rich golden with a stringy-lacing frothy white head. Authentic aroma of sweet biscuity pale malts and some earthy grassy notes and a Belgian yeasty balance. Body starts lightly sweet and effervescent with good bittering hop balance with a touch of hay and some doughy notes toward a drier finish. Pretty true to style and very drinkable, but could use a little more body.
doubleo (626), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 30, 2008 22oz bottle. Pours clearish, golden yellow with a fluffy white head, some lace. Smells bready, yeasty malty and a good bit citrusy. Tastes yeasty and bready and slightly light citrusy. Light and good. Thin body, good carbonation.
heemer77 (3536), North Liberty, Iowa, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Admittedly, this was a fairly bland version of the style, but I found it easy to drink. A medium gold body. the aroma was lightly funky with hay and bread dough. There was also a little bit of pink bubblegum. The taste was dry with some straw and some almonds. Howeve,r while initially dry, a little bit of subtle sugar sweetness creeps in. Hihgly carbonated. This isn’t bad, just a little boring.
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