 notalush (1955), Rawn-kawn-kohma, New York, USA
Apr 23, 2008
Many thanks to puzzl for sharing - hazy straw color, with a sticky lace - very herbal and minty aroma, with a spicy bite to it - quite dry, with some apparent phenolic flavor - some pale, biscuity malt, but it is mostly dry - light brett and some oak - herbs and grain - a wee bit of citrus fruitiness - pretty nice, but I’d like to try it once the brett has taken stronger hold.
SuzyGreenberg (781), Seattle, Washington, USA
Jul 8, 2008 22 oz. bottle - slight foam over after opening; pours deep gold with low carbonation and huge white head thick enough to eat with a spoon; lots of lacing; aromas of lemon zest; apples and spice; mouthful of strong flavors and quite sour; strong zing too it and not quite in balance overall
gator2683 (69), Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Jul 3, 2008 clear amber pour, with huge fluffy white head. strong aroma of sweet fruit and citruis. flavor is weak compared to the aroma, theres not really any sweetness and it comes across a little over carbonated and dry.
TAR (1993), Boulder Co., Colorado, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Golden honey in color. Healthy dollop of meringuelike foam adorns the glass with abundant lace. Extravagant and uplifting nose of white pepper, lime sherbet, honeydew melon, flowery hops, unripe peaches, Band-Aid and faint vanillin. Delightfully perfumey with a mild scent of crackery malt. Expansive carbonation condenses into a fine cream as it graces the palate. Initially briskly dry with a palate-scrubbing snap of peppy white pepper and plasticlike phenols. Band-Aid accentuates the already beautifully snappiness as succulent floral underpinnings enhance the lustrous esters and soften the body. Remarkably bright and quaffable with a well-rounded twinge of tartness. Pils malt is simplistic and artfully restrained, yet multidimensional and soundly structured at the same time as it reveals suggestive notes of crackers and fresh hay. Some caramelized-nut richness also develops as the beer reaches room temperature. Juicy yet subtle hoppiness fuses with the estery tropical fruitiness which is gently offset by the well-defined vanillin- and coconut-tinged oakiness. Dazzling interplay between the dryness and succulence as the beer is immaculately attenuated. Tight minerals, Band-Aid phenols and whispers of oak offset the slick fruitiness as they gently grip the palate. Finishes vibrantly flowery with grassy-hop accents amid a lingering fusion of crisp malt and creamy yeast. Lots of finesse and subtlety are on display here. Hats off to the brewers at Midnight Sun for yet another fine Belgian-style ale.
ChainGangGuy (1393), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Jun 3, 2008 Appearance: Pours a clear, orangey, effervescent body with a pillowy, white head.
Smell: Vaguely malty aroma with notes of oak, flowers, lemon, and that unmistakable Brett character.
Taste: Delicate, light maltiness for the oak and chardonnay to ride out on. Fairly floral and with a spritz of tropical fruit juices. Never much sweetness present. One lemon seed. Light spice. Incredibly light, earthy funk. Finishes rather dry.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Full, lively carbonation, baby!
Drinkability: A tasty beer and that even a sourpuss like me could freely enjoy.
Shag (1749), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
May 31, 2008 A dark golden color with a large frothy head. The aroma is yeasty with the brett showing as well as some citrus and vinegar. The flavor is sour but not over done. I taste a good deal of funk and light citrus flavors. The mouthfeel is carbonated. Overall another winner from this brewery!
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