Captain Fantasy
Half Acre Beer Company

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From:
Half Acre Beer Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 11.75%
Reviews:
40
Ratings:
73
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 04, 2015
Added:
Jul 15, 2011
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  3
Collaboration with Short's Brewing Company

Brewed in collaboration with Short's Brewing, this ale was constructed using a Saison yeast and pears, then twisted with Sorachi Ace hops from Japan. Another nod to the band Ween.
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Rated: 3.32 by ronn from Indiana

Jan 04, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Emnmarko from Michigan

Jan 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by beernads from Florida

May 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Mar 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 10, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by danp14 from Michigan

Jul 18, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by Thompson from Illinois

Jul 16, 2012
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Reviewed by KMcG from Virginia

3.95/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
This review is from notes last night. Had it on the deck at Pike Hill Farm! 

A: Great straw color, nice carbonation rising up from the bottom of the glass, fluffy head that relaxes but hangs onto the glass edges. 

S: citrus hop essence, pear and apricot at first, then after it warms more phenols come through.  The base nose characters hang in there as it warms.

T: Lemons, bready malt, parsley, and strong pear in the after taste. And hints of banana and other mellow fruits like peach are present. 

M: light, dry, good carbonation, easy summer drinking!
Jul 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by antoines15 from Indiana

Apr 19, 2012
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.73/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: A very nice pour that makes the beer look like it came from Belgium; clear goldenstraw, a massive head and plenty of lace

Smell: Floral lemon sparks from the Sorianchi Ace hops, with pepper, pear and hay underneath

Taste: White bread and pear, up front, with the tart lemon and pepper elements adding a phenolic character in the middle; something a little funky, after the swallow, flays the tongue and leaves a bitter, herbal aftertaste

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate to high carbonation

Overall: This beer has some very nice elements, but the aftertaste is not one of them and, unfortunately, is the one that leaves the final impression

Thanks, jodan, for the opportunity
Apr 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by ILLEGALSMILEs from Illinois

Feb 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Jerktookmyname from Wisconsin

Jan 17, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Jan 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by klipper from Michigan

Jan 07, 2012
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Reviewed by BrewerB from North Carolina

3.67/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
MarkFy sent this my way along with loads of other Half Acre goodies during a recent trade. Cheers and thanks again, Mark!

Pouring into a Jester King tulip. Slight haze runs through the straw colored liquid and a 1-2 finger crop of off-white foam settled on top leaving some lacing behind as it retreats. Retention is fair.

Big fruit in the nose. Primarily pear but also detecting shredded coconut after the initial fruit burst. Lemon peel. Mild cinnamon-like spice.

Crisp, lemon fruit on the palette up front with a mild toasted malt. Bartlett pear is here too but not as prominent as I'd expected from the aroma. Finishes dry and clean. Bitterness is moderately low and I'm not detecting a strong hop presence.

Medium-light bodied with a moderate-high level of carbonation.

A crisp, refreshing saison that delivers a light lemon/pear fruity presence. Missing some of the ester complexity we should get from this style and the foam formation could be improved as well.
Jan 03, 2012
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Reviewed by sidetracked from Illinois

3.24/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear light gold with an off-white head. Head lingers as a thing film.

Aroma is light fruity esters, black pepper, candied pear--almost like a pear jelly belly. Both slightly bitter and sweet at times. Something weird going on before it warms a bit.

Upfront taste is slightly bitter grassy and citrus hops with a light pear flavor in the background. More pear-like fruitiness in the middle. Bitter finish of grassy hops, pear, lemon, and black pepper.

Light to medium body with medium carbonation. Slightly oily. Dry finish.

Decent and easy to drink. Pear is a nice touch. Strays a bit from the Saison style. Worth a try.

8/3/2011
Jan 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by DTown from Illinois

Dec 30, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by whartontallboy from New York

Dec 23, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by TXLLama from Texas

Dec 17, 2011
Captain Fantasy from Half Acre Beer Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 73 ratings