"Saison-Brett, based on our very popular Tank 7, is assertively dry
hopped, then bottle conditioned with various yeasts, including
Brettanomyces, a wild strain that imparts a distinctive earthy quality.
Though this farmhouse ale was given three months of bottle age prior to
release, further cellaring will continue to enhance the “Brett”
character, if that's what you're after."
I don't have, and was not able to find, much information on what the seasonal production/release of this beer is like, but I can tell you that it sees distribution mainly in the Midwest, with a few scattered coastal/near coastal states. California is not among them, so I received this in a trade. It's 8.5% ABV, and this bottle is relatively fresh.
Appearance: The photo makes it look more orange than it actually is. In person, it's a hazy golden blonde color, and the head leaves thick, dense lacing on the glass and itself remains pretty foamy on top of the layer of beer throughout my sipping session.
Smell: Lemongrass, ester qualities like apple and pear. There is definite rubber-Brett-funk, particularly the more that the beer warms up. There is surprisingly little straight-up earthiness; the aroma is mostly fruit with the funky Brett overtone.
Taste: This beer tastes a lot like how it smells -- like juicy apple and pear, with lemongrass again and a bit more of a straight lemon "zing", like zest rather than pulp. Toward the back end of the palate is where the Brett character really pulls focus, introducing the barnyard and tire funkiness and finishing crisply on the palate.
Mouthfeel: Saisons are often light and moderately dry; that is definitely the case here, and the addition of Brett helps to create an even more dry finish. Which if you've read any of my entries before, you know I love.
Overall: It's still been really hot in LA. It finally seems like it's starting to cool down, as of today, but it was hitting 90 and above basically every day for the last three weeks. BRUTAL! In such temperatures, saisons are a great go-to beer, as they are light and crisp on the palate, and for me there is a quintessential summery-ness to them that feels so appropriate for warm weather consumption. This is a fantastic saison, with the citrus and acidic fruit really shining, and the Brett addition adds a little something extra to the flavor. It's balanced perfectly and continues to develop as I have been sipping it over the course of the evening. If you're in a state where this is available, I'd highly recommend it!
4.5/5
I don't have, and was not able to find, much information on what the seasonal production/release of this beer is like, but I can tell you that it sees distribution mainly in the Midwest, with a few scattered coastal/near coastal states. California is not among them, so I received this in a trade. It's 8.5% ABV, and this bottle is relatively fresh.
Appearance: The photo makes it look more orange than it actually is. In person, it's a hazy golden blonde color, and the head leaves thick, dense lacing on the glass and itself remains pretty foamy on top of the layer of beer throughout my sipping session.
Smell: Lemongrass, ester qualities like apple and pear. There is definite rubber-Brett-funk, particularly the more that the beer warms up. There is surprisingly little straight-up earthiness; the aroma is mostly fruit with the funky Brett overtone.
Taste: This beer tastes a lot like how it smells -- like juicy apple and pear, with lemongrass again and a bit more of a straight lemon "zing", like zest rather than pulp. Toward the back end of the palate is where the Brett character really pulls focus, introducing the barnyard and tire funkiness and finishing crisply on the palate.
Mouthfeel: Saisons are often light and moderately dry; that is definitely the case here, and the addition of Brett helps to create an even more dry finish. Which if you've read any of my entries before, you know I love.
Overall: It's still been really hot in LA. It finally seems like it's starting to cool down, as of today, but it was hitting 90 and above basically every day for the last three weeks. BRUTAL! In such temperatures, saisons are a great go-to beer, as they are light and crisp on the palate, and for me there is a quintessential summery-ness to them that feels so appropriate for warm weather consumption. This is a fantastic saison, with the citrus and acidic fruit really shining, and the Brett addition adds a little something extra to the flavor. It's balanced perfectly and continues to develop as I have been sipping it over the course of the evening. If you're in a state where this is available, I'd highly recommend it!
4.5/5
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