A Flowery Song» saison Archives http://blog.flowerysong.com Ignorable Tasting Notes Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Arbor Brewing Saison http://blog.flowerysong.com/2010/01/25/arbor-brewing-saison/ http://blog.flowerysong.com/2010/01/25/arbor-brewing-saison/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:00:33 +0000 Paul Arthur http://blog.flowerysong.com/?p=687 Arbor Brewing Saison
Background: Belgian-style farmhouse ale, available as a seasonal release in 750ml bottles. Very energetic carbonation; make sure to chill before opening, and it may be wise to open it over the sink rather than your computer keyboard or photographic equipment. Even a gentle pour produces an impressive head of foam.

Nose: Funky and earthy; a bit of barnyard, a bit of cellar.

Taste: Tart and refreshing. Lemons, black pepper, coriander.

Overall: Good Saison! Not a traditional choice for the middle of winter, but the acidity and earthiness went nicely with the steak and kidney pie I was having.

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Background: Farmhouse-style ale brewed with spelt. As you know, Bob, spelt is a species of wheat.

Nose: Fresh-mown grass, soft wheat, fruity esters, and spicy phenols.

Taste: Slightly sweet pale malt body, slight tartness, mild noble hop flavour. A little lemony, some spicy phenolic character, light herbal influences.

Overall: After the first bottle I wasn’t sure what to think, but on reflection I’ve decided that it’s really very good.

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