Undercurrent
Upright Brewing Company

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From:
Upright Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
8.9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 16.04%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
17
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 18, 2015
Added:
Feb 23, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
This barrel-aged, blended strong saison was aged in a combo of whiskey and wine barrels, finishing up at 8.9% ABV.
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Ratings by highTempo:
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Reviewed by highTempo from Oregon

4.04/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Got this on tap at the brewery.

It pours with a low head, kind of an off-white/light tan. Retention was decent. The color is very dark brown, translucent. You can see through it when held to the light but not otherwise.

The smell and taste were complementary to me so I'll list them together. It's sweet, complex, rich but not 'dirty'. The flavor is big and 'round' - reminds me of root beer and whiskey. The finish is lingering and rich and a little more dry than the body.

There's a bit of alcohol heat. Carbonation is present but not heavy. This is a bit of a sipper. The body isn't overwhelming but it's heavy enough that I'm not going through it quickly. The depth of the flavor reinforces that.

I'd call this one outstanding, overall. I'm really liking most of what I try from Upright.
May 15, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by akang from California

Jul 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by SocalKicks from California

Jun 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by acurtis from New Jersey

May 06, 2015
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Rated by kscaldef from Oregon

2/5  rDev -46.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Tastes earthy and rotten. Not good.
May 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by CTJman from Connecticut

Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.14 by kamikazeokami from Oregon

Jan 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by DCLAguy11 from California

Jun 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Kurmaraja from California

Jun 05, 2014
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Reviewed by HuskyinPDX from Washington

4.04/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottle opened on 3.15.14
Bottle 97 of 124

A - Pours a dark cola brown with a large mixed light tan head with good retention.

S - Spices, currants, oak.

T - Subtle sourness, then sweet currants and spices.

D - Good carbonation with a mediun soft body.

O - Lots of spices, a nice warming saison. I dig it.
May 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by stript from Washington

May 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by aasher from Indiana

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by strongaf from Washington

Mar 20, 2014
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Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon

4.21/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle 106/124 from the release a couple of weeks back. Thank you, Brian.

Pouring a clear deep mahogany red with a dense, off white head with excellent retention and gorgeous lacing, this looks truly amazing. The nose is deep, rich and complex. There aren't too many beers that blend whisky and Brett tastefully, and this is one of them. Fruity with dark berries, figs, a mild tropical fruit character ( a whiff of mango appears) , a touch of earthy Brett funk, mildly mushroom like, a moderate vinous note and a mild whiskey heat. Brown sugar, fruity red wine, moderately tannic and earthy are also present. Excellent.

The palate is a study in continuum. Where the earthy notes from the Brett end and where the leathery tannins from the wine begin are hard to discern. Where the fruitiness turns from a dark fruit character from the malt bill to a brightness aided by the Brett (again) is a little easier to pick up. Where the spice notes end and the booze heat and the concomitant spice begin is equally hard. As I type these descriptors, I realize that all this deconstruction is for nought as this beer is simply greater than the sum of its parts. Like a well made but toned down fruitcake, this is fruity, boozy, sweet and simply a joy to drink. Booze appears on the finish, with a drying, boozy note to go with the earthy, leathery Brett, some tannins, and a fruity sweetness. Juicy, delectable, this beer is medium in body with a creamy carbonation. Excellent stuff.
Mar 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by anteater from Oregon

Mar 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Mumbles720 from California

Feb 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JohnnyGill from Oregon

Feb 26, 2014
Undercurrent from Upright Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 17 ratings