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Swamp Head Saison du Swamp

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RATINGS: 53   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.51   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 228   ABV: 7.6%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Summers here in North Florida are hot and humid, not exactly the conditions that most ale yeasts prefer. This is why Swamp Head chose a yeast for this beer that likes it hot! This traditional ale yeast used in the Wallonia region of Belgium produces a complex seasonal ale known as Saison. They do their best work at temperatures above 80, while typical ale yeasts prefer temperatures in the 60’s. So we figured if we have to work in a sweltering swamp environment, why not brew a seasonal ale that enjoys Florida summers too! From the initial aromas of pepper and summer fruits to the lingering finish hinted of floral hops, Saison du Swamp is a bottle-conditioned ale sealed for any season.


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3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
JCB (3808) - Durham, North Carolina, USA - APR 27, 2013
On tap at Kickback’s, JAX. I’d heard about this one for several years, and was glad to sample it fresh. Cloudy deep gold pour, nice firm head and attractive lacing. Funky, yeasty, and just a touch spicy in the nose. Flavors are slightly more complex, if still in that basic zone. There’s more bright citrus, some grassy notes, a touch of sweet candy here and there amidst the overall yeasty, lightly funky beer. Pretty enjoyable.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Huhzubendah (1980) - Washington DC, USA - MAR 8, 2013
Shared by yourefragile. Thanks Michael. The beer is clear and sunshine yellow with a small white head. The aroma brings wine, flowers, grass, wheat, dandelions, yeast. The flavor offers pleasant spice character with delicious saison yeast characteristics. Light bodied and smooth on the palate. Nice honey taste with white grapes. White grape juice with mild sweetness. Very tasty.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Leighton (6982) - London, ENGLAND - FEB 23, 2013
Bottle at RBWG 2013 Grand Tasting. Pours cloudy gold with a light, creamy white head. Some intriguing citrus in the nose. Light tangy flavor, some lime, hay. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Some pale malts to finish, lemon, straw. Not bad. Easy drinking.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
stevencon (275) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - FEB 23, 2013
Rbwg thanks to whoever brought this. Hazy straw color white head. Lemon and grass aroma light spice and grain. Similar taste. Easy to drink with lots of flavor.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
decaturstevo (4085) - decatur, Tennessee, USA - FEB 23, 2013
Hazed yellow pour with tight thin head. Aroma is hay, fruitiness, and yeast. Sweet maltiness, light clove like flavor. Medium body with smooth carbonation.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
aobecksy (700) - Middle of no where, Ohio, USA - FEB 23, 2013
Nicely done....dont drink warm. Picked it up at RBWGJX. Nice form of style but not anything i would seek.

3.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 8/20
Dogfish_Yeti (14) - Florida, USA - FEB 10, 2013
Real sweet fruit smell. Light gold with a medium to small head. Very refreshing taste. Light Belgium finish but not overly aggressive. Very good.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
kp (10887) - Woodstock, Georgia, USA - DEC 31, 2012

Date: December 02, 2012
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
Appearance: cloudy yellow, fine white head
Aroma: dry spicy aroma, funky brett, paly malt
Flavor: lightly sweet pale malt flavor, nice phenolic spicyness, touch of funk, light bitterness
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *** /4

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
tricyclist (444) - Spring Hill, Florida, USA - DEC 14, 2012
Tulip pour of fairly clear yellow with full two finger head. Nose is nicely sliced and smooth with no hops apparent. Flavor is the same with plenty of spice, yet quite drinkable. Nice overall.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
jcartamdg (1144) - Spring Hill, Florida, USA - NOV 30, 2012
Pours a light gold with no head. Aroma of saison yeast, funk, vanilla and pineapple. Taste is peppery and sweet, slightly funky with some banana and pineapple. Very nice saison. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone


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