Leaves Of Grass - July 4, 2015
Hill Farmstead Brewery

Leaves Of Grass - July 4, 2015Leaves Of Grass - July 4, 2015
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From:
Hill Farmstead Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.19 | pDev: 5.73%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
48
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 21, 2022
Added:
Oct 10, 2015
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  5
Leaves of Grass represents our brewery's collective pursuit to create, explore, and challenge. For each batch, we employ uniquely different processes and ingredients, all of which further our understanding of the art and science of brewing.

The first release, brewed on July 4, 2015, is a 4.5% abv farmstead ale brewed with green tea (Matcha), citrus (grapefruit) and apple water (from Eden Ice Cider - byproduct of their ice distillation process) - this batch was fermented and conditioned in 400 liter oak barrels.
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Ratings by arusso13:
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Rated by arusso13 from Connecticut

4.14/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Mar 12, 2016
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

4.39/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This one pours a slightly hazy pale yellow color, with a small head, and a little bit of lacing.

This smells like melon, funky orange, green tea, funky apple cider, white wine, and oak.

The green tea and apple water here really create a fascinating and ultimately delicious flavor combo here. It’s got a light and pleasant green tea sweetness, with a floral and citrusy funk, some light oakiness. There’s melon, stone fruit, and orange peel, as well.

This is slightly creamy, with a nice drinkability, and very little acidity.

I really like this series, and wish new entries were still coming out.
Oct 21, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by t2grogan from Arizona

Nov 15, 2019
 
Rated: 4.27 by edthehead from Maryland

Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by petermethot from New Jersey

Aug 15, 2017
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Reviewed by agreenman19 from Connecticut

4.45/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
L - reallly hoping this one doesn't foam up like crazy like the LoG from a few weeks later... almost had me fooled, but there's the foam! A quick pour in the glass stops the bleeding. Lemon-yellow with slight haze. Gold, like peach skin.

S - smells of overripe apples. Borderline rotten, but far from rancid. Very pungent and earthy. Like walking through an apple orchard. Underripe pear and the familiar must of green tea.

T - more apples. Ripe and red. Tart. Mixed very well with the green tea. Almost like the tea further ripens and amplifies the apple. So much apple! So many varieties. Granny Smith, macintosh, golden delicious, empire... very lifelike. The oak is subtle but forms a strong backbone to tie everything together. Wow. Getting some kiwi and grapefruit on the finish.

F - light and fluffy, but with the right amount of silk. Far more robust than you'd expect out of 4.5%.

O - quite impressed with this one. The flavors are odd and unique, but mesh beautifully together. I've not had many brews where each flavor plays both a support and lead role. Constantly changing, flowing in harmony. Nicely done!
May 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.46 by Vicirus from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2016
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Reviewed by angrybabboon from Massachusetts

4.24/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Consumed 11/6/16

A: Milky gold with some dark gold and straw tones - hazy - pours with lots of carbonation, fades to a small cap, small collar, leaves streaks of lacing

S: A whole lot of farmhouse - earthy with some hay and spice - pepper - some citrus, grapefruit peel - light fruits, apple, green apple, white grape - not much green tea, if any, but I'm not really complaining - light sweetness - chewy oak

T: Light but very complex - nicely tart but not really sour - a sharp tartness - some nice saison flavors, saison yeast - wheat and pale malts - spice with some pepper - floral citrus and grapefruit zest - tart green apples, light fruits - some light sweetness - nice oak, woody

M: Medium body, medium carbonation, smooth but also a crisp, tart finish

O: Nice job Walt

Hill Farmstead makes consistently stellar saisons, and Leaves of Grass is no exception. It's not remarkably epic, but it's nicely complex and well-rounded.
Nov 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by Dicers from California

Aug 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by thatoneguymike from Georgia

Jul 31, 2016
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Reviewed by PHBoiler from Illinois

4.72/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Absolutely beautiful beer in presentation, scent, and flavor. Tastes like a dry cider with white wine notes and hints of citrus peel. Smells of freshly mowed grass and herbs.
Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.33 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by fthegiants from California

Jun 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.14 by Raziel313 from California

Jun 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by rodmanfor3 from Vermont

Jun 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by Trio2shine from California

Jun 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Danny1217 from Florida

Apr 23, 2016
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Reviewed by Rutager from Canada (BC)

4.35/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Hazy yellow gold, nice white head, half finger. Awesome classic hf minerals, floral hops and light fruity Samson yeast. Taste is nice and tart. All the good stuff is there with some nice citrus juice and rind. Getting a little earthy grèn tea when i look for it. Lots of carbonation but fairly smooth. Bottle gushed a bit. Very nice. Burly man hugs for hoppypocket, cheers man!
Apr 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by Lucoli from New York

Apr 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.37 by Davelucas88 from Delaware

Mar 31, 2016
Leaves Of Grass - July 4, 2015 from Hill Farmstead Brewery
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 48 ratings