Imperial Cherry Saison
Southern Tier Brewing Company

Imperial Cherry SaisonImperial Cherry Saison
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From:
Southern Tier Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
10.1%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 16.1%
Reviews:
296
Ratings:
329
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 01, 2015
Added:
Jun 07, 2008
Wants:
  18
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by kzoobrew:
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Reviewed by kzoobrew from Michigan

3.65/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a yellow gold with slight haze, Heady is very bubbly white. Minimal lacing.

Oak aroma is noticed. Sweet citrusy smell big up front. Smells like a belgian style, funky yeast and spices.

The oak is right up front. This is not a big beer the can hide the flavor. Not overly oaked though. Grassy earthy taste. The cherry flavor does not stand out.

Mouth feel is rather light and crisp. Very lively carbonation.

Very refreshing. The crispness would make this a great summer brew. While it was be slighty bigger/heavier than most "summer ales" We'll call it and Imperial summer saison.
Jul 25, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.45 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Sep 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by DWood from Canada (AB)

Oct 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by harpus from Alabama

Apr 14, 2014
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Reviewed by Boto from Connecticut

2.8/5  rDev -20.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
22oz. bomber: This one was hiding at the back of the fridge, where it has been since I got it. It pours a fairly clear, golden color. There was very little head on it, and left no lacing. Interesting aroma. Hint of sour cherries, some oak, faint spices. Earthy, a bit funky, but doesn’t smell infected. Taste is interesting. Some tart cherry, bready, some candi sugar. It’s not very sweet, but there seems to be an underlying subtle sickly sweetness to it. It should probably stay retired.
Dec 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by RBorsato from Virginia

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by JTomczak from Connecticut

Aug 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by JRod1969 from New York

Aug 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

May 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by t0rin0 from California

Feb 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DmanGTR from New York

Jan 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by stereosforgeeks from Virginia

Dec 17, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Eriktheipaman from California

Nov 14, 2012
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Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington

3.45/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Review from 3/2010 notes. Poured into a Gulden Draak tulip. Pours a slightly cloudy yellow amber, one finger white head and lacing. Aroma of cherry, citrus and esters. Mild saison start, tart sour middle and sour and bitter finish. A bit too sour on the finish for me, although the body and start are OK.
Aug 06, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by atoulouk from Indiana

Apr 27, 2012
 
Rated: 1 by GrindFatherBob from New York

Mar 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Mar 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Tyrawlings from Ohio

Feb 19, 2012
Imperial Cherry Saison from Southern Tier Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 329 ratings