Saison Du Fermier
Side Project Brewing

Saison Du FermierSaison Du Fermier
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From:
Side Project Brewing
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Saison
Ranked #11
ABV:
7%
Score:
100
Ranked #93
Avg:
4.56 | pDev: 6.58%
Reviews:
74
Ratings:
894
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 28, 2024
Added:
Sep 15, 2013
Wants:
  691
Gots:
  103
Chardonnay barrel-fermented Saison that uses our house blend of Brett and bacteria. Batch 1 spent 3 months in oak and then 3 months bottle conditioning. Bright citrus, billowy mouthfeel, classic funk round out the flavor profile of this rustic Saison.
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Ratings by MarcWP:
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Reviewed by MarcWP from Arizona

4.68/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Bottle into Side Project wine glass.

Pours out a light gold, hazy body, with a white, compact head that leaves a little lacing on the sides of the glass. Glad to see some carbonation going on since this was barrel aged.

Aroma is succulent orange, strong lemon, yellow grapefruit, tart pineapple, and faint juicy mango shows briefly. Along with the fruits you get some of the oak and Chardonnay from the barrels. A little funky earthiness and dank basement like character also encountered on the nose.

Flavor has a lovely blend of tart citrus fruits, mainly lemon, orange peel, and lychee. But what really catches my attention is how deep the barrel flavors are penetrated within the palate. First off, there is a hefty amount of vanilla coming through. And the Chardonnay is nicely integrated with straight oak from beginning to end. Other than that I don't get many other flavors except for a minute amount of dank like funk. It's a stunner in this department.

Mouthfeel is brilliant on this. Body is light to light medium. Carbonation is fluffy and soft. Has almost a creamy consistency upfront and ends mouthwateringly tart and dry. It's that creamy start that makes the mouthfeel feel like a rollercoaster ride. Lovely.

Overall the kind of beer experience that, well, I drink beer for. Everything is great about Fermier, but what struck me the most was how much vanilla I got from this, a saison of all things. It's not in your face vanilla, just a vanilla essence that really sticks out. But it's no surprise given the barrels held Chardonnay. And the mouthfeel, oh the mouthfeel, glides on the rogue before an abrupt tart, dry finish. A beautiful barrel aged saison and no doubt among the best.
Jul 30, 2014
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Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

4.35/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look - really solid yellow with a nice white head and sticky
Smell - funky wine and citrus
Taste - Lemon with a slight preach stone fruit with a nice wine wood and slight funk
Feel - medium body and a fizz carb
overall - great sour
Jan 28, 2024
 
Rated: 4.53 by shelby415 from Oregon

Jan 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by IanX from New York

Jan 01, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by Juggerr from New York

Jan 01, 2024
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

4.5/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Wonderful with Thanksgiving dinner!

Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass. Hazy brownish yellow color with a creamy, foamy head and excellent curtain lacing.

Funky grassy smell and taste. Herbal and lemony. Dry finish. Refreshing and dank. Great with Thanksgiving dinner!
Nov 23, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by dontknojack from Louisiana

Nov 15, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by osseo222000 from California

Oct 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by akopczyk from Ohio

Oct 01, 2023
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Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana

4.56/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance - The beer was golden yellow with an inch of white head.

Smell - The nose had elements of lemon and rubber. The aroma was not entirely appealing.

Taste - The taste profile began with notes of sweet dry apple, before shifting to fresh cut grass. The funk was nicely balanced with a backbone of sweet white grapes. The dry funk of the farmhouse lingered on the roof of the mouth like lemon tea.

Mouthfeel - Pleasantly carbonated, the beer had some sticking power.

Overall - The beer is definitely worth seeking.
Sep 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.65 by hopley from Massachusetts

Sep 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.85 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jul 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by bigred89 from Maryland

Jun 11, 2023
 
Rated: 4.29 by HOPTOMIC_BOMB from California

Jun 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.46 by boogerisu from Iowa

May 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.49 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

May 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.11 by Chilmer from Iowa

Apr 30, 2023
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Rated by NCSapiens from Indiana

4.38/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Tart, light, refreshing, nuanced, acidic and dry. Taste is grape, oak, barnyard funk, and lemon zest.
Apr 16, 2023
 
Rated: 4.88 by beersgud from Kansas

Apr 13, 2023
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Reviewed by WickedBeer from Alabama

4.65/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Blend #6.

Tart, musty peaches and lemon zest on the nose. Palate with a restrained acid and pleasant pucker, bringing mild oaky funk & bright citrus. Finishes dry yet juicy, with a lingering tartness. Such a good blend.
Mar 13, 2023
Saison Du Fermier from Side Project Brewing
Beer rating: 100 out of 100 with 894 ratings