The Saison Thread

[agrippin]

Usually don't care for CS these days but found this hiding on the shelf today while picking up adjunct stouts. Absolutely a gem. Vibrant lemon and lime with a hint of brett funk and a mild acidity. I'm going back to buy the rest.

 

[Gus13]

Usually don't care for CS these days but found this hiding on the shelf today while picking up adjunct stouts. Absolutely a gem. Vibrant lemon and lime with a hint of brett funk and a mild acidity. I'm going back to buy the rest.

Vieille is my favorite regular offering from them. I need to see if I can find the double dry hop.

 

[Gus13]

In honor of their stand today, I popped this one. Fine beer. Earthy, light phenolics, tart, bit of green apple and lemon, with a good hint of the malt character. I like to check in on this one every now and then.

 

[ExPimp]

In honor of their stand today, I popped this one. Fine beer. Earthy, light phenolics, tart, bit of green apple and lemon, with a good hint of the malt character. I like to check in on this one every now and then.

More importantly, what's going on with those single Brett strains from TYB?

 

[Gus13]

More importantly, what's going on with those single Brett strains from TYB?

Should be going into barrels soon. I'm afraid 207 is dead. I tried to revive it but no luck. 184 may be the best smelling brett I've ever worked with. Lots of lemon-lime, bit of pear, and a little tartness. Looking forward to seeing how it does with a new Saison strain I'm testing/working with.

 

[agrippin]

Vieille is my favorite regular offering from them. I need to see if I can find the double dry hop.

It's pretty old at this point, from Summer 2014. I'm probably gonna snag a couple more if you're interested in some.

 

[PurityControl88]

09/2016 bottle. I was way excited to find a non dusty under one year old bottle of Bons Voeux. After pulling the cork it start to gush; off to a good start. Peppery yeast, some citrus, banana laffy taffy and bubblegum with an earthy finish. Effervescent and drying, hefty but very drinkable. CRUSH. Would still like to try a DuPont beer fresh to see how hoppy they are up front.

 

[PurityControl88]

Usually don't care for CS these days but found this hiding on the shelf today while picking up adjunct stouts. Absolutely a gem. Vibrant lemon and lime with a hint of brett funk and a mild acidity. I'm going back to buy the rest.

Vieille, Surette, and those wit beers are all still my favorites. I've found that they age phenomenally. Their pricey acidic sours are good too but why splurge on that when the above are such a steal?

 

[Snarf1]

It's what I get for studying for my BJCP tasting exam in June

 

[Hopping Tiger]

09/2016 bottle. I was way excited to find a non dusty under one year old bottle of Bons Voeux. After pulling the cork it start to gush; off to a good start. Peppery yeast, some citrus, banana laffy taffy and bubblegum with an earthy finish. Effervescent and drying, hefty but very drinkable. CRUSH. Would still like to try a DuPont beer fresh to see how hoppy they are up front.

If you ask me (and why would you?) I would say that Bons Voeux is the most underrated beer in the universe.

 

[PurityControl88]

If you ask me (and why would you?) I would say that Bons Voeux is the most underrated beer in the universe.

I recently found out these come in 375 bottles. I wish I understood more about how beer distribution works so I could get a case of it locally. Would drink on the reg.

 

[Der Fuchs]

I recently found out these come in 375 bottles. I wish I understood more about how beer distribution works so I could get a case of it locally. Would drink on the reg.

If you have a go-to store and you are acquainted with the manager then you should just ask that person to order you an extra case next time they get some from the distributer. I do it all the time (With other beers). Most places will even give you a discount and if you are friends with them you may even get the case at cost w/o markups.

 

[PurityControl88]

If you have a go-to store and you are acquainted with the manager then you should just ask that person to order you an extra case next time they get some from the distributer. I do it all the time (With other beers). Most places will even give you a discount and if you are friends with them you may even get the case at cost w/o markups.

I've tried but I think it's something where they unfortunately don't get sent to our state.

 

[HenrikO]

If you ask me (and why would you?) I would say that Bons Voeux is the most underrated beer in the universe.

ssshh...

Great beer. Why everybody doesn't drink it all the time I'll never know.

 

[PHBoiler]

Cheers to Thorpe429 man. Thanks for sharing this. You can pick up on all the Arthur influence. Spritzy lemon lime. Super clean and refreshing body. Galaxy hops come out as it warms with a starting tropical note. Finish gives just a hint of citrus-like zip/tartness. I'd take a bit more carb but that's just how I am. Not too many doing this here in the Midwest. Good luck to you sir as you embark on your adventure. I hope many more are like this. Fantastic stuff.

 

[Thorpe]

Cheers to Thorpe429 man. Thanks for sharing this. You can pick up on all the Arthur influence. Spritzy lemon lime. Super clean and refreshing body. Galaxy hops come out as it warms with a starting tropical note. Finish gives just a hint of citrus-like zip/tartness. I'd take a bit more carb but that's just how I am. Not too many doing this here in the Midwest. Good luck to you sir as you embark on your adventure. I hope many more are like this. Fantastic stuff.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

 

[More Betterness]

So damn good! Had heard nothing but good things and this did not disappoint! Plus, who the hell is selling crowlers of wine BA beer?!

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

I miss your blog.. Also ISO all of your beer when you start pumping it out!

 

[Thorpe]

So damn good! Had heard nothing but good things and this did not disappoint! Plus, who the hell is selling crowlers of wine BA beer?!



I miss your blog.. Also ISO all of your beer when you start pumping it out!

Thanks! I'll still have some posts up from time to time, especially on process, goals, etc. Probably just fewer recipes since nearly all that I'm brewing is based on the beers I've done in the past.

 

[iong516]

Foudre 2 reminding me of Bernice/Florence

 

[iong516]

WOW! This is touching my balmy places...

 

[Gus13]

Should be going into barrels soon. I'm afraid 207 is dead. I tried to revive it but no luck. 184 may be the best smelling brett I've ever worked with. Lots of lemon-lime, bit of pear, and a little tartness. Looking forward to seeing how it does with a new Saison strain I'm testing/working with.

Good news! The 207 is now WOKE AF. They'll both be in the barrel soon.

 

[Gus13]

Took a break from organizing the brew room with this fantastic beer. I wish I had gotten more. This is everything I like in Saison.

 

[Gus13]

Took a break from organizing the brew room with this fantastic beer. I wish I had gotten more. This is everything I like in Saison.

Second glass was even better after I roused the yeast. Such a great beer.

 

[JCastle1]

Second glass was even better after I roused the yeast. Such a great beer.

What is it? Can't read the label.

 

[quirk6]

Second glass was even better after I roused the yeast. Such a great beer.

I usually like the pour with the yeast better.

 

[Gus13]

What is it? Can't read the label.

Sorry I should have had that in my original post. It's Perrenial and the Commons Meriwether.

 

[ccbstl]

Casey Saison from 11/11/15

Bright and lemony, funky, very little body. Not what I expected, almost like a light berliner weisse. I wish I had waited to guzzle this outside in the sun.

 

[wuntrikpony]

Casey Saison from 11/11/15

Bright and lemony, funky, very little body. Not what I expected, almost like a light berliner weisse. I wish I had waited to guzzle this outside in the sun.

Was that in the fridge the whole?

 

[ccbstl]

Was that in the fridge the whole?

About half the time I think

 

[Thorpe]

A few recent saisons:

Shade Oak Alpha Cure

Described as a session tart farmhouse ale aged in chardonnay barrels with brettanomyces.

Notes: Lemon and mild tropical fruit up front. Hint of oak, full body, dry finish with a bit of acidity. Slightly chalky. Faintly metallic.

Propolis Gardin 2016

Notes: Nice red wine presence with a backing earthiness. Dry with just a touch of acidity.

Really surprised that this brewery doesn't get more love. Really innovative beers using a bunch of fun ingredients. My only complaint is that I wish the ABV of their beers was generally a bit lower.

Oxbow Catalyst

Notes: Light tartness and beautiful use of honey. Exquisite beer.