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RATINGS: 1956   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.68   EST. CALORIES: 231   ABV: 7.7%
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This hoppy, farmhouse style ale has a champagne like effervescence with a crisp but light on the tongue finish. Similar to the Belgian Saison style , this beer serves well as an aperitif. Hennepin has a majestic golden hue. The style is called Grisette or farm house and is considered to be in the domain of the Belgian Saisons.


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5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
ericmoss3799 (73) - Warwick, Rhode Island, USA - OCT 14, 2001
One of the finer beers I have tried. Very drinkable with nice flavor.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
NYDennis (64) - Port Jefferson Station, New York, USA - DEC 23, 2001
A friend, My Dad and I bought about 20 beers one night and had a taste test going on. Hennepin was the first one we tried and we have enjoyed it since. Great head that seems to stay until the last drop. Was in NYC and saw they had Hennepin in 12OZ bottles. Couldn’t resist.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
DeadGuyFrank (347) - http://westchesterbeer.com, USA - AUG 14, 2007
UPDATED: NOV 16, 2007 Hennepin pours a hazy, golden color with a nice cloud-like white head. Nice amounts of hops and lively carbonation while being lightly sweet (citrus flavor) and bitter; refreshing and slightly spicy; One of my favorites, very tasty and a good paring with Thanksgiving - try it.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
calinative68 (4) - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - APR 20, 2006 does not count
Really great beer! First time I had this, I was blown away. I kick myself in the ass as I was in Cooperstown, NY in August, 05, and hadn’t heard of Ommegang! ARRGGHH!!

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
TimMoorstein (3) - Alexandria, Virginia, USA - APR 6, 2008 does not count
My opinion the best Belgian Ale made in the United States. The appearance is a good copper color, the flavor is incredible which will turn your palate upside down, overall fantastic, you won’t mind paying the $12 a bottle or up to $28 at some restaurants.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
dgm6689 (1) - New York, USA - JUN 12, 2010 does not count
Aroma: slight citrus, and floral notes. Appearance: light golden, sparkling appearance with a slight head that is always present Taste: Hoppy, lightly bitter. Palate: light body, thin texture, lively carbonation, slightly bitter finish overall: one of the best beers I have ever drank

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
Bamaboy1975 (99) - Suffolk, Virginia, USA - MAY 17, 2013
Served in a Tulip Glass Appearance - pale straw like color. Hazy, with plenty of carbonation, and about a finger of moderately diminishing head Aroma- floral citrusy hops. Belgian candied yeast. Banana and spice Taste- fruits like banana,pears, and apples. Candied sugar and clove spice. Mouthfeel - light to medium bodied. Plenty of carbonation slight dry finish. Crisp! Overall- great example of the style that I would definitely recommend. Very refreshing ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
ads135 (1741) - Lawrence, Kansas, USA - NOV 26, 2011
Another slam dunk by Ommegang. Soft, carbonated, bitter, with a flash of funk indicating the saison. 11/1/2008.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Troobie99 (60) - Portland, Oregon, USA - JUN 7, 2002
Reading through the comments here, I’m amused by the (apparently negative) appraisals: ’Very fizzy, acidic palate,’ ’rather musty,’should do something about the yellowish golden color,’The nose is a little like white wine, but...’ Hey, I bet Ommegang’s not sweatin’ it. I’ve tasted five or six classic saisons, and--blasphemy!--this is the best.

4.7
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Lizabeth (360) - east falmouth, Massachusetts, USA - JAN 8, 2005
750ml bottle. Clear bright lemon yellow with a massive meringue-like white head. The lacing left as the head recedes is incredible; beautiful designs covering the entire glass. Very fruity spicy nose brimming with lemons, peaches, apricots, vanilla, oranges, pepper and coriander. Taste: lemons, honey, sugar cookies, bananas, peaches and oranges. This American version of a Belgian ale has a lively carbonation , a rich creamy mouthfeel and a smooth buttery aftertaste. Absolutely delicious.


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