Apricot Stonington
Trillium Brewing Company

Apricot StoningtonApricot Stonington
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From:
Trillium Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
97
Avg:
4.38 | pDev: 5.94%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
192
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 02, 2021
Added:
Mar 24, 2015
Wants:
  58
Gots:
  37
New England Wild Saison Aged in Oak Barrels.

The base beer for Apricot Stonington was brewed with 100% Valley Malt and fermented by our native New England mixed culture which was collected from grape skins at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington, CT where JC & Esther Tetreault were married. This New England Saison is aged in French oak Chardonnay casks for nine months to layer in a bright vinous character before being blended back into stainless to carry out a secondary fermentation on apricots for four months. Bright aromas of white wine, apricot and hay lead to flavors of earth and bright apricot on the palate. Apricot Stonington finishes with biscuity malt character, moderate-high acidity and a finishing spice from the oak. The Stonington New England Saison series was conceived to embody the Tetreaults' path toward realizing their dream of building a true New England farm and brewery.

MALT: Valley Pilsner, Valley Danko Rye,Valley Wheat

HOPS: US Goldings
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Ratings by sirsteve42:
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Rated by sirsteve42 from New York

4.56/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Feb 22, 2016
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Reviewed by hbeimers from Illinois

4.52/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
It's no wonder this one is served in a wine glass. This has to be one of the most flavorful beers I've had. It tastes extremely acidic, like apricot fruit leather. Very good, but nearing on overpowering in the flavor.
Nov 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.14 by mltobin from Connecticut

Oct 31, 2021
 
Rated: 4.55 by kmoen from California

Sep 07, 2020
 
Rated: 4.64 by ConnorSimpson41 from Pennsylvania

Jul 31, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by paulish from New York

Mar 05, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

Dec 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.7 by npachl from Wisconsin

Dec 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.3 by GregSemenza from Connecticut

Sep 27, 2019
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Reviewed by agreenman19 from Connecticut

4.39/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
L - pours a semi-translucent tarnished gold. Expressive bubbles.

S - smells a bit like tart apple juice from across the table. Whiffs of nail polish and barnyard funk as I bring it closer. Freeze-dried apricot and white grape juice.

T - big, puckering tartness up front. Dat first sip of any sour always gets me. Lemon twang and a hint of apricot sweetness. Chardonnay, oak, and tart acidity. This one is intense. Finishes with pear, green apple, and a final blast of saturating apricot fruitiness.

F - a touch fizzy, but the alcohol does a beautiful job of smoothing out the feel with minimal tart tingles.

O - balanced between extreme tartness and juicy fruitiness. Bold for a saison with punchy flavors. Nice to see the underutilized apricot making an appearance front and center.
Sep 19, 2019
 
Rated: 4.34 by Duncian from Pennsylvania

Jul 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by edthehead from Maryland

May 31, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by Hayley_86 from Netherlands

Apr 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by Diura from New York

Mar 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.96 by Heftklammer from Massachusetts

Mar 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.71 by thampel09 from New Jersey

Feb 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.46 by moltch from Massachusetts

Jan 31, 2019
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Reviewed by soze47 from Massachusetts

4.38/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Really a nice looker. Probably 6 months old. Scent has a great sharpness. This isn’t a beer that pulls punches. Has a great amount of wild scatter on top of a great fermented apricot blend. Really good beer.
Dec 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.37 by coz from Illinois

Dec 01, 2018
 
Rated: 4.37 by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

Nov 29, 2018
Apricot Stonington from Trillium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 192 ratings