3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle: Straw in color, somewhat cloudy, moderate to large frothy white head, sticky lacing. Funk
on the nose, almost seems like Brett. Otherwise pale breadiness, slightly floral and grassy. Soft
funkiness on the tongue, pale breadiness, even softer grass. Does have a Bretty aspect. Clean, slightly
tart, but could use a touch more sweetness. I actually like this one more than most. Seems more Belgian
like than many others brewed stateside. Body and mouthfeel are full to moderate. Finishes quick, clean,
but almost too quick. Just needs to be a bit more tart and I think it would be DY-NO-MITE!
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Bottle (rated sometime in 2008).
Head is initially average sized, frothy, white, mostly lasting.
Body is hazy light to medium yellow.
Aroma is lightly to moderately malty (toasted grain), lightly to moderately hoppy (flowers, herbs), lightly to moderately yeasty (cobwebs), with notes of lemon zest, pepper, plastic.
Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly to moderately bitter.
Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter.
Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle split at Monks with PJ and Andrew. Pours a clear golden body with very light haze and some white lacing. Aroma is fresh, floral notes, dusty, and slight funk. Mouthfeel is dry with notes of dry floral hops, farmhouse funk, dust, bitter citrus fruits. Solid, delicate saison.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
On tap at monks cafe. Session Saison.. Dusty and wheaty. A simple brew.. Some citrus notes.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Port/Lost Abbey
Ne Goeien Saison
2008 bottle. Thanks to my brother in law Ryan. Cheers! Pors murky gold with a thick white head and good retention. Aroma is grassy with notes of pears and other fruits without the requisite sweetness. A little spicy. Flavor is bone dry and tangy with good citrus notes and a spicy quality. Highly drinkable
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
2008 Bottle courtesy of Ernesto987. Held up very well over 3 years. Very crisp and clean tasting with a spicy/bready taste. Has a nice lemony crispness. Pretty good saison.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle found on shelf, 2008 in 2011. Lemon and bread on nose. Citrus wheat saison. Bitterness on finish. Def saison yeast strain. Might be too cold ATM. A good summery beer.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
2008 Bottle via Footbalm - thanks Eric. First glass pours a clear golden color with an inch of bubbly white head. Lots of bubbles. Nose is fresh and clean. Spicey florals, grassey, malts, and straw. Very approachable scent. The mouthful is smooth and full-bodied. A little fruit comes forth, seems like apples. A little more straw, some grain, florals, and grass. Maintains a nice malty sweetness and the apple stays in the mix. Some florals bitters. Works well together and very good overall.
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