Saison
Stone Brewing

SaisonSaison
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 13.13%
Reviews:
208
Ratings:
1,278
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 21, 2021
Added:
Apr 13, 2014
Wants:
  27
Gots:
  265
A modern take on a Belgian classic
First Release: April 2014

In spring 2011, Stone bought the farm, literally, taking over 19 acres of fertile Southern California soil where we now grow pristine fruits, vegetables, herbs and more for our Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens restaurants. A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale. Lemon zest, grains of paradise, lemon thyme and lavender harvested in Southern California fields, including our own at Stone Farms, provide citrus and floral character along with a subtle, tantalizing spice. Thanks to the infusion of fresh West Coast ingredients, this isn’t your everyday saison. It’s our saison—100% Stone.
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Ratings by philbe311:
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Reviewed by philbe311 from Pennsylvania

3.37/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
A - An active cascading pour yields just shy of two fingers worth of airy crisp dirty white colored head with a bit of a rocky top that turns slightly creamier as it settles a bit... Solid retention gives way to a full thick veil of creamy whimsical lacing... The color is a vibrant light amber with some light straw undertones... There is a very subtle haziness that is suspended throughout... Loaded with small bubbled brisk paced carbonation... A light bit of lacing clings to the sides of the glass... Overall a rather clean and crisp looking brew...

S - A big whiff floral aromas to start... Lavender... Next is a rather unique mix of spices... White pepper... Sage... Marjoram... Thyme... The Belgian yeast is buried beneath the surface... Some hay and fresh cut grass notes... There are also some very light lemon zest notes... Just a very subtle hint of bubble gum... Very nice complexity, but the various aromas do not necessarily compliment one another as much as I would like, especially for the style...

T - The spices dominate the palate... There is a strong pepper component... Next comes a mix of sage, thyme and marjoram... The pepper notes continue to intensify... All other flavors are a bit muted by comparison... Belgian yeast... Fresh cut grass... The floral notes appear on the finish and add nice depth and complexity... The flavors meld together a little bit nicer as this one warms a bit, but not enough to overcome the overall off putting flavor profile...

M - A subtle creamy texture to start... Quickly turns dry... The dryness continues to intensify throughout... Brisk carbonation... A bit too sharp for my liking and a bit rough around the edges...

D - The appearance and aromas are appealing enough, but things begin to fall apart a bit in terms of the flavor profile and mouthfeel... Overall a bit less than the sum of its parts... The end result is one of the few overall misses that I've encountered from Stone... The recent Stone Matt's Buring Rosids Smoked Saison is far far superior offering... There are too many excellent Saisons out there to recommend this one with good conscious... Sorry Stone...
Jul 29, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.74 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Nov 21, 2021
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.02/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
355 ml bottle, from a trade with Cunningham. ABV is 6%. Pale golden colour, crystal clear first, hazy when the yeast is poured in the end. Huge white head. Surprisingly moderate aroma of spicy saison yeast and grain, not remarkable. Spicy saison yeast in the flavour too, bitter finish. Again some grainy notes. Far from the best saison I’ve had.
May 08, 2021
 
Rated: 2.5 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 16, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.58 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by BradtheGreat7 from Ohio

Jun 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.54 by prototypic from Ohio

Apr 29, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.54 by AmeriCanadian from Tennessee

Sep 23, 2017
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
**
09/02/2014

Bottle to goblet.

Aroma is melon, citrus, hops, bread, yeast.
Appearance: cloudy yellow, big big airy white head.
Taste: cream of tartar. Sounds odd, but its a good thing. Sourdough bread, yeast, some fruit. Chewy. Lemon. Biscuit. I’m all over the place,but i like it.
Feel: Creamy, lasting, chewy.

Profound Statement: I like me a saison.

**
Aug 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.47 by Timtac from New Jersey

Feb 23, 2017
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12oz bottle into a pint glass. bottle says "5/21/15. So getting close to 18 months old. bottle says consume fresh. So might be in trouble here. Well, it was a free one...

Actually looks pretty good. Fairly hazy yellow body. big fluffy white head which persists leaving good lacing. head stays in some form throughout. good carbonation.

not getting much on the nose beyond the Belgian yeast aroma.

Not bad in the taste department either. spices have muted quite a lot, and i didn't get the pepper hit at the end. having said that, it was clean, floral, and quite yeasty. pleasant enough drink.

around medium on the mouth, slightly bitter citrus finish.

18 months old and still a very acceptable beverage.
Jan 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Catalin90 from Romania

Nov 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by NOLANDMAN from Massachusetts

Oct 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by DutchcdnTEXAN from Texas

Oct 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by Determined_021 from New Mexico

Oct 03, 2016
 
Rated: 2.5 by ThisSeasonsWaifu from Sweden

Sep 04, 2016
 
Rated: 2.66 by JohnyFriday from Colorado

Sep 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by dag1991 from Ohio

Jul 16, 2016
Saison from Stone Brewing
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