International Space Saison Chardonnay
Straight To Ale

International Space Saison ChardonnayInternational Space Saison Chardonnay
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From:
Straight To Ale
 
Alabama, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
8.25%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 15.9%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
15
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 27, 2016
Added:
Oct 26, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 3.75 by ajdemma from New York

Mar 27, 2016
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Rated by BLANK from South Carolina

4.43/5  rDev +19.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
I imagine this is what a Blue Moon and chardonnay mix would taste like. Feels and finishes like a Blue Moon with a slight hint of grape.
Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by MaddDogg84 from Texas

Sep 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by kidzord from Illinois

Jul 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.95 by slatetupelo from Mississippi

Apr 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Apr 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.12 by Crimsontider22 from Alabama

Mar 06, 2015
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Reviewed by ThickNStout from Georgia

3.86/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
22oz bottle from Sherlock's (Marietta, GA). 12.99. No bottling date. Served in a goblet.

Pours a murky golden brown with a half finger of pale head. That froth quickly dissipates to a few wisps accross the surface and a modest collar that leaves some sparce lacing.

Huge white wine aromas dominate. The Chardonnay is backed by smells of oak, subtle grass and sugars.

Taste follows the nose with Chardonnay first, foremost and consistently the most forward flavor throughout. Notes of oaky vanilla, hay, caramel/ sugary sweetness, cracker, vague spice, subtle yeast and trace alcohol. I can't say it's much of a saison but the wine notes are delightful and it hides the 8.5% abv very well.

Medium full boby with moderate carbonation. The finish is dry and a bit crisp with wine, sugars, vague honey and a little oak.

While I might not credit Straight To Ale with making a saison, they have brewed another mighty fine beer here. I completely agree with Zach that the base (what little can be detected through the strong barreling) seems to be more Belgian strong pale ale than saison. But what this lacks in style points it more than makes up for in bold flavor. Admittedly I'm not the biggest fan of saisons so my score is based more on enjoying the flavor than this following any style guidelines.
Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by ryho from Georgia

Jan 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.19 by Techichi from Texas

Jan 09, 2015
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Reviewed by Zach136 from Georgia

3.53/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Pours hazy amber, small dissipating head. OK lacing.

Aroma: Heavy hitting with the white wine. Not much else comes through.

Flavor: Sweet white grapes, booze, sugary sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Medium-light bodied, with a lingering helping of residual sugar sweetness.

Overall: Not a big fan. I'm in the camp that saisons should be subtle, complex, dry, and refreshing. This beer is none of these things. Wine barrel BSPA? Yeah, great one. Wine barrel Saison, not so much.
Dec 27, 2014
 
Rated: 2.56 by Evango from Louisiana

Nov 23, 2014
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Reviewed by richj1970 from Alabama

4.26/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 22 oz bomber into snifter.

A: Pours golden honey yellow with small one finger off white head that settled immediately with zero lacing.

S: White grapes, honey, grassy hops, and yeast esters.

T: White grapes with the Chardonnay barrel influence evident, but the underlying saison comes through nicely. A nice earthy funk. A little peppery bite at the end.

M: Medium body and plenty of carbonation. Steady stream of bubbles. Slightly dry finish.

O: Nice barrel aged saison. Chardonnay is far from a favorite of mine, but at least this barrel didn't overwhelm the base saison, and the flavors blended nicely.
Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by helios7 from Oregon

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.29 by zookerman182 from Alabama

Oct 27, 2014
International Space Saison Chardonnay from Straight To Ale
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 15 ratings