Siberia Rhubarb Saison
Ilkley Brewery Co.

Siberia Rhubarb SaisonSiberia Rhubarb Saison
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From:
Ilkley Brewery Co.
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Saison
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 13.87%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
51
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 13, 2020
Added:
May 28, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
Brewed in collaboration with Melissa Cole, we have used world famous Yorkshire Rhubarb to add a hint of sourness. There is earthy spice, and fresh vanilla from this naturally hazy Saison. Refreshing on the palate, with a long, satisfying bittersweet finish. Proving a big hit in the USA, this version is brewed specifically for keg dispense, and the carbonation lifts all of the composite flavours beautifully.
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Ratings by kencarman:
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Reviewed by kencarman from Tennessee

2.98/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
This really pisses me off. I'm a beer judge.

Where the hell is the rhubarb. I LOVE rhubarb! Slight sour in the mouthfeel. That's it.

Saison? Uh, NO. More a Scottish ale with some caramelized malts, no hops and, again, slight sour. The mouthfeel medium, low side of because caramelized malts can fool the palate. Carbonation low but hangs with quaff.

Nose is fruity, but not rhubarb. More caramelized malt and slightly sweet orange.

Good clarity with a 2-3srm. Urine color. (Not bad, just is what it is.) Head fades fast with fine bubbles. Great presentation.

Why "pissed off?" Because it's a fine beer. How many times have I been at the table and a pale ale pours darker than Guiness, or obviously has a hefe yeast and wheat in it? So I couldn't give it kudos because it's not what it claims to be: for example... rhubarb almost not there. Saison? If the Saison yeast is there is didn't do the job and the malt mix is wrong.

"Siberia?" What's up with that?
Jun 01, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Steve555 from Wales

3.85/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Frosty amber body with large head that quickly vanishes. Aroma of rhubarb, cloves. Taste is strong sourness with a little earth, strong rhubarb, low carbonation on the mouthfeel with the sourness quickly vanishing, quite a sweet sourness in the aftertaste. This is a nice beer and the rhubarb adds flavour and even more tartness to the beer. I liked it well enough.
Aug 13, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by stephenlee from England

Sep 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by rulisekmartin from Czech Republic

Sep 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.08 by BWH3 from Pennsylvania

Jan 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.19 by Proclarush from Maryland

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jan 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by cantal from Pennsylvania

Nov 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.72 by Spike from England

Oct 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by innominat from Ireland

Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by brheuer from New Jersey

Jun 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by LazyHank from Alabama

Apr 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by IPAchris from Pennsylvania

Apr 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by tonafernandez from Tennessee

Apr 02, 2015
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Reviewed by ThisWangsChung from Maryland

2.89/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
500ml bottle into a teku.

Appearance: Pours a clear amber color. The clarity worries me in a saison, but I do see dregs in the bottom of the bottle, so I won't lowball the score. The head is a finger high and barely off-white in shade. Its texture is typical for a saison - foamy and sticky, decent duration, and lots of lacing left on the glass. Actually, the lacing level is downright exemplary (it's practically a consistent wall). (4)

Smell: It seems quite sour at first. Afterwards, it fades away to reveal more generic saison notes. Muted ones, at that. I only pick up light black pepper and minimally detailed herbal qualities. Is this brewed with brett? Smells like it has it...albeit in a rudimentary manner. Rhubarb appears nicely at first, only to practically disappear after opening up. What's left is a rather average saison. (3)

Taste: This opens up a little tart, which I always like. It seems like it's coming from rhubarb instead of brett, though. This trails off into gentle savory notes (some vanilla, too), and an earthy finish. I really like the rhubarb flavor at first, but after a while, this beer's simplicity makes it hard work. (2.75)

Mouthfeel: Creamy like any good saison should be, but the finish is heavy and sweet for the style. It also doesn't have enough carbonation to help will it down any easier. (2.75)

Overall: It isn't a bad beer, really, it's not. My problem stems from the fact my enjoyment is coming from the rhubarb itself rather than how it integrates with the base saison. The latter is frankly boring and generic, and that ultimately spoils everything else about it. I won't be revisiting this one anytime soon, or even at all. (2.75)

2.89/5: Much like Siberia, it leaves me cold
Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by Drknight from Virginia

Feb 06, 2015
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Reviewed by fourstringer from Maryland

3.6/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a bottle (maybe 0.5L?) into a Brewer's Art goblet with a moderate hand. Best before 03/15 is stamped on the label.

A: Hazy, somewhat dull, golden yellow body. A thin layer of coarse, white head slowly forms and quickly dissipates. No lacing.

S: Malty sweetness with notes of apple, grape, bread. Brown sugar. Hay. Indistinct spice. Belgian yeast.

T: An unexpected earthy peat and smoke open. A lightly toasted maltiness swells before a light hop bitterness closes it out semi-dry. Lingering smoke and noble-type hop notes in the aftertaste. Minimal alcohol presence.

M: Low carbonation with a light to medium body. Suspect a bad seal on this one.

O: Carbonation issues aside, this one landed squarely in middle-of-the-road territory. Advertised rhubarb is conspicuously absent.

Prost!
Jan 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by beerjamieson from Pennsylvania

Dec 20, 2014
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Reviewed by MaltLickyWithTheCandy from Maryland

1.5/5  rDev -56.6%
Drainpour. Tasted like watery, overly sour crap. I love saisons and this was utterly disappointing. Maybe it was infected. I'm not really sure, but a lot of reviews here says its supposed to smell and tasted funky and earthy. This tasted like dirt.
Dec 16, 2014
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Reviewed by Dave1999 from North Carolina

3.84/5  rDev +11%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a pale, transparent amber with no head at all.

The smell is cloves, banana, sour rhubarb.

The taste is sour rhubarb, cloves, some earthy notes.

The mouthfeel is light with low carbonation.

Overall a pretty tasty beer. The rhubarb works well here. I wouldn't call this a saison though, it more of a hefeweizen with English hops. Although it looks more like a pale ale.
Dec 10, 2014
Siberia Rhubarb Saison from Ilkley Brewery Co.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 51 ratings