 Brigadier (833), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
Mar 19, 2008
Cleveland tasting
After an army of imperial stouts, lambics and imperial IPAs it was nice to transition to something considerably more mellow. This saison refreshed the palate. If I hadn’t needed to get home an hour later I could definitely have enjoyed the lighter beers that capped the night. In fact I think I may open one of my Lost Abbey beers this week to remind me what an stellar brewery they really are.
Aroma / Appearance - The cloudy light body spun gracefully around the glass before settling with a thin head. The farmhouse odors played against orange peels and ripe lemons to create a sweet medley. Everything was cohesive with none of the three really dominating at all.
Flavor / Palate - This was more of a sipping saison. Peaches, orange and other citrus notes gave a light touch which cleared off much of the junk from earlier samples. This is a great way to either start the night or refresh the palate after a long tasting.
robforbes (642), Bremerton, Washington, USA
Jul 25, 2008 pours a clear yellow-oranage with a large egg-shell head, good lacing.
smell is faint, pear, apple, yeast, spice, citrus.
taste is watery, sweet, apple, pear, some spice, somewhat dry and bitter in the end.
el_caballo (101), Beverly Hills, California, USA
Jul 17, 2008 a bit dissapionting for me. the citrusy flavor is a bit unpleasant lemon rind, i enjoy the peppery finish but this beer just never came together for me
BlackDonald (724), On a beer trip all over the USA, California, USA
Jul 16, 2008 This is a beautiful food pairing beer, just lightens up my Halibut and Prawns. A beautiful hazy golden honey colored pour, accented by some very light and delicate lacing. Followed by a yeasty aroma of light fruits such as pears and peaches, with a light hint of sour funk, coriander and citrus. The maltiness ranges from biscuity to a bittersweet cookie dough. Zesty mouthfeel with an adamant spiciness throughout. Finishes with an herbal eucalyptus menthol quality. A lovely lip - numbing experience.
BuckeyeBoy (1065), Boise, Idaho, USA
Jul 15, 2008 Bottle Pours out a cloudy straw topped with a small head. Aromas of citrus and spice. Tast of yeast, pepper, clove, and a little apple. A very tasty Saison. Thanks Jake
snoot (262), Anaheim, California, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Pours a hazy light gold, small head with some very fine lacing. Wasn’t much force behind the cork when I opened it. Banana dominates the nose, with a bit sweetness and a touch of clove. Not as much yeast in the nose as I’d expect from a Saison. Little bit of a funky taste, starts off with some citrus and then finishes with a bit of pepper. Undercarbonated, and not as dry in the finish as I’d like.
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