The Saison Thread

[JCastle1]

This is intense. Like they ramped up the temperature as much as possible without killing the yeast. Really strong clove, bubblegum, and banana Runt™ flavors. Extremely dry. The ester-iest saison I've ever had by far. Gonna let it warm, should get interesting. Not bad for $2.

 

[quirk6]

This is intense. Like they ramped up the temperature as much as possible without killing the yeast. Really strong clove, bubblegum, and banana Runt™ flavors. Extremely dry. The ester-iest saison I've ever had by far. Gonna let it warm, should get interesting. Not bad for $2.

$2? Good purchase. Never picked up anything by Mystic but for $2 I sure as **** would.

 

[Snarf1]

This is intense. Like they ramped up the temperature as much as possible without killing the yeast. Really strong clove, bubblegum, and banana Runt™ flavors. Extremely dry. The ester-iest saison I've ever had by far. Gonna let it warm, should get interesting. Not bad for $2.

That sounds like a bad hefe, not anything I look for in a saison.

 

[JCastle1]

$2? Good purchase. Never picked up anything by Mystic but for $2 I sure as **** would.

Their wild stuff is pretty solid, as is their table beer. I prefer Enlightenment if you can find any still sitting around though.

 

[JCastle1]

That sounds like a bad hefe, not anything I look for in a saison.

Yeah it's definitely a weird one. Unlike any saison I've had but I like it.

 

[quirk6]

Their wild stuff is pretty solid, as is their table beer. I prefer Enlightenment if you can find any still sitting around though.

Picked up some Enlightenment when I heard the brewer was taking a sabbatical, haven't had any of it yet, though.

 

[jupiter6xx]

Picked up some Enlightenment when I heard the brewer was taking a sabbatical, haven't had any of it yet, though.

Verdance is ridiculously good... Up there with the best saisons around that abv IMO. I wish I had a ton of it.

 

[drgarage1]

There's more than one reason why Stone and Anchor saisons aren't the greatest. However, the "delivery mechanism" is ONE of the reasons and here's why:

When you force carb a beer (and package it in cans OR bottles), you can only achieve about 2.7 volumes of CO2. The classic, old school Dupont/Blaugies type of saison has about 4 volumes of CO2 and that's a big part of what gives its character. This can only be achieved with bottle conditioning. Force carbed saisons are under carbed saisons. The can vs bottle issue is kind of a red herring -- the bottle conditioning's the thing.

This is also why dupont and blaugies on draft kinda sucks -- draft systems can't pour at 4 volumes of CO2, so they undercarb the draft versions and everything about the beer feels wrong. This style of beer is designed to be delivered through a high carb, bottle conditioned bottle.

But on the list of things that are bad in American saisons, the fact there are a small number of canned ones is really, really low on the list. Pretension is a way bigger problem, for example.

 

[tosh1]

Had a couple of beers from Brew Gentleman coutesy of Shellac44

In my wheelhouse. On my next MAW shelf turd list

 

[bahnfire]

My last one of this batch. Still very tasty, but I prefer the grassy flavor of fresh Vera.

 

[rjose]

Beautiful brighy pink/red hue, tall heavy white head. Strong, dry effervescent carbonation. Ripe, foral fruit, mildly tart citrus finish.

An expertly crafted beer. I need a warm day and an sharp English cheddar to pair this with.

 

[rjose]

Nice crisp tart citrus finish. No real backbone to this though, plain, I'm left wanting.




On a side note, I decided to switch my backdrop game up. And I'm pleased with how that turned out.

 

[ASak10]

Really impressed by this. Atom is a really small brewery up in Erie and I believe this is their first bottle release. Fantastic saison. Lots of tropical/stone fruit flavors, definitely on the sweeter side. Nice dryness. Wish it had just a bit more tartness to balance out some of the sweetness, but otherwise I'm a big fan. Great mouthfeel, perfect carb.

 

[austinbridges]

There was some negativity about this beer once it was released. I think people were thinking it would be on the level of Side Project 375s and Jester King 500mls. It's a really well made, great saison. I love the orange on the finish. Great job to all breweries involved. Happy to dome all 750mls.

 

[PurityControl88]

Excited to finally try something from Vapeur! Kind of an herbal minty saisonthingummy.

 

[rjose]

Not a ton of carb, a subtle sparkle on the tounge though. Tart citrus and dry grape, the finish is very winey.

 

[FTowne1]

And old standby. Just as good as I remembered.

 

[regularjohn]

And old standby. Just as good as I remembered.

you're just as good as i remembered

 

[libbey]

#SaisonSunday

Perfect level of bitterness from the greens. Lovely Fantome funk.

 

[sluggo1]

There was some negativity about this beer once it was released. I think people were thinking it would be on the level of Side Project 375s and Jester King 500mls. It's a really well made, great saison. I love the orange on the finish. Great job to all breweries involved. Happy to dome all 750mls.

That glass

 

[JRBecks]

My first beer from Trinity and this is great

 

[Hopping Tiger]

There was some negativity about this beer once it was released. I think people were thinking it would be on the level of Side Project 375s and Jester King 500mls. It's a really well made, great saison. I love the orange on the finish. Great job to all breweries involved. Happy to dome all 750mls.

As said above, that glass...

 

[SpentBrain]

Damn this is tasty

 

[chongcheesol]

My one experience with Seizoen Bretta was not a good one. Tasted like soap suds

It wasn't the result of a dirty glass either

 

[SpentBrain]

My one experience with Seizoen Bretta was not a good one. Tasted like soap suds

It wasn't the result of a dirty glass either

I hear Logsdon is hit or miss, but this was great. Slightly tart when cold with a creamier mouthfeel (god I hate beer talk). It looked like a NE IPA, bright and hazy. I'd say give it another try, I only sat on it for about 6 months, so wasn't super Brett forward yet.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

The Commons & Corridor Brewery Collaboration Saison with Jasmine & Rose Water

A very tasty dry earthy saison with a nice floral character from the rose water and an interesting character from the jasmine that was pleasant on the taste but not so much on the aroma. Finished dry and had great carbonation, and every 16oz pour came with a 5oz pour or either Biere de Garde (Phenomenal) or a floral witbier (Fleur de Blanc?) that was good if not my thing.

Will certainly be returning to this place in the future.

 

[LukeAleTime]

For a down the line Saison from a tiny place in Aus I'm so impressed by this. It's got a crazy mineral profile that I can't get my head around.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Imperial Oak Brewing Lavender Farmer's Daughter Saison

The lavender adds a really unique and floral component to the aroma and a floral / earthy character that complements the yeast and malt character really well in the flavor. Based on the aroma I thought it was going to be too much, but it worked really well.

I've had Saison with lavender, jasmine, and rosewater this week, thinking it might be time for something a little more traditional...

 

[Treebs]

Thanks to Ben for this bottle. Description is farmhouse ale pink peppercorns, passion fruit and Brettanomyces.

Passion fruit comes through in droves in the nose and taste. Yeasty backing with a hint of pink peppercorn spiciness, but the passion fruit pushes those aside rather quickly. Biscuity malts with the dry Brett finish, slight funk and a touch of pineapple tartness. Pretty solid stuff.

 

[rjose]

Tons of barnyard funk on the nose (almost off putting, almost ), just a little cherry. Taste is subtle cherry, brett, sour watermelon on the finish. Sparkling, light and crisp throughout.