 JorisPPattyn (5155), Antwerpen, Belgium
Apr 21, 2008 Draught Small white rim; orange-golden beer. Raisins & coriander, spicy complex nose with fruit and different spices. Dry, fruity & spicy. Very complex, despite the long dry flavour. Grapey flavour, somehow Chardonnay. Very dry, some alcohol despite the modest ABV. Nice! To get devoted to.
Brigadier (1220), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
Apr 21, 2008 750 ml bottle
I had high hopes for this as it was a Lost Abbey release. In hindsight I kind of wish I would have chosen a different release from Bottleworks ahead of this one to go in my limited baggage. While it is not a terrible beer it just lacked that extra care that you seem to get from Lost Abbey/Pizza Port. This is one that I won’t be picking up again in the future.
Aroma / Appearance - A thin oily head was the first sign that something might be a little askew. The molasses colored body leaked apple butter, red wine and fresh spring rain into a mixture that was less than the sum of its parts. Despite that I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.
Flavor / Palate - The fluid semisweet mouthfeel immediately reaffirmed that this was not the best release. Dark chocolate, apple and a bitterness form a slightly displeasing set of tastes before the dry finish. It’s not quite a drainpour though after a glass I was tempted to set the rest aside. I’ll give them a pass if this is the worst they can do and continue seeking out the rest of the line.
Haslinger (640), Syracuse, New York, USA
Apr 19, 2008 Tap at the Lost Abbey tasting bar. Pours a yellowish with a thin head, Aroma is spicey. Full mouthfeel with a thin bite on the tongue. Very good would buy again.
georgekappus (296), Brookfield, Connecticut, USA
Apr 18, 2008 Bottle. Pours an amber with a thin white head with good retention. Aroma was wheaty, yeasty in the "saison" sense. The taste was yeasty and wheaty with a very strong bready flavor. Palate was thin and refreshing. Light with a bite.
Braudog (3733), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Apr 14, 2008 Shared bottle with Chris from the beergeek.com, at City Beer, SF. Golden orange, lightly effervescent. Mildly tarty, tangy, just short of a fruit salad. Very easy to drink at >6%. (#3408, 4/11/2008)
ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
Apr 12, 2008 Bottle. When I pay premium for one of these beers, I truly expect it to be something that is damn good, and something that I would love to get a hold of again. This beer did not really live up to my expectations despite it being a good style percent rating. Perhaps it was too cold at the start, because as it warmed it improved, but even then it was really nothing mind boggling. Pours out an orange color with not much of a head at all. The smell is fruity, with some alcohol noted as well as some fruity and floral hops. Taste was kind of bitter, with an aftertaste that reminded me of a typical pale lager. Not really pleasing aftertaste. After my palate was used to this beer, it was drinkable. But at first, I was disappointed. I dont think I would buy this one again...
jake65 (1658), Williston, North Dakota, USA
Apr 11, 2008 Bottle: Bright gold pour with a nice sized white head. Aroma is clean and hoppy with florals. More hops in the flavor than anticipated - that is nice. Little bits of florals and earthy spice. Thanks Jordan.
swoopjones (1862), Buffalo, New York, USA
Apr 11, 2008 Bottle> Pours a lightly hazed medium yellow. Aromas of light earthiness funk, yeast, light hops. Originally enjoyed this with Hogtown harry & rudolf but apparently forgot to rate. Taste has that Belgian yeastiness, some bandaid, medium mouthfeel. Flavor here just seems to be lacking a tad. Decent beer but maybe expectations are inflated
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