20 IBU 5% ABVBeer Advocate score - 4.15/5
Untappd score 3.65/5
25B. Saison
Most commonly, a pale, refreshing, highly-attenuated, moderately-bitter, moderate-strength Belgian ale with a very dry finish. Typically highly carbonated, and using non-barley cereal grains and optional spices for complexity, as complements the expressive yeast character that is fruity, spicy, and not overly phenolic. Less common variations include both lower-alcohol and higher-alcohol products, as well as darker versions with additional malt character.
Found at The Bier Stein - Hails from Hood River, OR
While browsing the many beers Bier Stein provides, the nice clean look of this particular bottle stood out. If you hadn't noticed, a lot of breweries are starting to have many, many colors on their packaging. Not this one and I took notice. Upon investigating the description on the back, I was delighted to discover they used a yeast captured on the slopes of Mount Hood. What a unique thing to do for a Saison! On to the review!
Appearance: A light golden straw with a fingers head, which was a creamy white. A crystal clear body with really good head retention. There is sediment in the bottom of the bottle so be careful pouring if you care about that. 8.2
Aroma: A spicy and full bodied aroma. I noticed some pepper and lemongrass with a nice floral layer to balance it out. 8.1
Flavor: A nice subtle sweetness at the front, reminiscent of honey. Balanced out nicely with pepper undertones along with an earthy bitterness on the back. A little bit of straw but really no funk though. 7.4
Mouthfeel: Dry, crisp and easy drinking. A light to medium bodied beer that is lively on the tongue. 8
Overall: I really like this take on the Saison from FBC. Obviously it scored a tad lower on the flavor profile because, in my opinion, it's not a true Saison. Not as funky. Of course, that is due to the local yeast being used. But if I were just going from a taste standpoint, this brew is much cleaner and more refreshing with subtleties you wouldn't get otherwise. Top notch in my book. Also, I am not sure what is going on with the Untappd crowd... this brew is obviously better than what they think. 7.9
Matt's mark: 3.96/5
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