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Fantôme La Piétrain Blonde
Brasserie Fantôme
- From:
- Brasserie Fantôme
- Belgium
- Style:
- Saison
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.79 | pDev: 16.09%
- Reviews:
- 15
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 30, 2016
- Added:
- Aug 27, 2011
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 1
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by MarkJBurch from Pennsylvania
4.45/5 rDev +17.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.45/5 rDev +17.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2012 vintage, poured into a tulip. Powerful aroma of lemongrass fills the air... Preluding to subtle notes of honey and an underlying herbal funk. A few sips discern citrus, light grain and peppery yeast, leaving and abundance of flavor in the mouth while finishing dry. Highly carbonated and incredibly refreshing... Not uber complex but a fine offering from Fantôme indeed.
Feb 28, 2014Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania
3.94/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.94/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
750ml split with friends and poured into matching Fantome tulips. The brew appears a perfectly clear yellowish golden color with a fizzy 3 finger cap of white bubbles. Rising carbonation maintains a finger throughout the duration. A swirl effortlessly revives a finger and paints stringy fingers of lace on the glass.
The aroma is quite lemony and a touch herbal. It immediately invokes thoughts of lemon zest and zythos hops. There is a fruity quality about this and stretching to say some notes like lemon grass coupled with a grainy cereal-like sweetness. The overall aromatics are quite lemony and herbal.
The flavor has a grainy sweetness with lemon zest and herbal bitterness. A little rindy to pulpy with hints of sulfur. Some grass and earthen notes overtop a bright freshness like lemon or lime juice/zest. The bitter pulp/herbal feel of rinds lasts into the aftertaste.
This is a medium to lighter bodied brew with a moderate to fizzy amount of carbonation. This is a light, refreshing and easy drinking brew. Maybe a touch more bitter than I would have liked. If that bitterness was tempered just a little bit this would be fantastic.
Apr 23, 2013The aroma is quite lemony and a touch herbal. It immediately invokes thoughts of lemon zest and zythos hops. There is a fruity quality about this and stretching to say some notes like lemon grass coupled with a grainy cereal-like sweetness. The overall aromatics are quite lemony and herbal.
The flavor has a grainy sweetness with lemon zest and herbal bitterness. A little rindy to pulpy with hints of sulfur. Some grass and earthen notes overtop a bright freshness like lemon or lime juice/zest. The bitter pulp/herbal feel of rinds lasts into the aftertaste.
This is a medium to lighter bodied brew with a moderate to fizzy amount of carbonation. This is a light, refreshing and easy drinking brew. Maybe a touch more bitter than I would have liked. If that bitterness was tempered just a little bit this would be fantastic.
Reviewed by ehammond1
4.15/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.15/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottle (2011)
Acquired via online purchase
(Aged for 1+ year)
Hazy golden yellow with a moderate-to-large, off-white, large-bubbled head: big by beer standards, small by some Fantome/saison standards. Leaves the glass oily and spotted with stick. A pretty saison.
Lots of lemon character in the aroma--dominating in fact. Notes of an earthy, though mild, funk complement the citrus and lemon notes, with just a very faint bit of sulfur as well. All comes together nicely. A bright, citrus-forward saison scent--a nice, light, vibrant way to start a tasting.
The flavor is similar to the aroma, with lots of lemon leading the way and mild, earthy funk backing it up. The tiny bit of sulfur in the aroma is completely lost in the flavor.
Thin to medium bodied with high carbonation.
Very nice, very drinkable, lemon-forward saison. Not nearly as complex or even interesting as other Fantome saisons, but, I'm a fan.
Jan 19, 2013Acquired via online purchase
(Aged for 1+ year)
Hazy golden yellow with a moderate-to-large, off-white, large-bubbled head: big by beer standards, small by some Fantome/saison standards. Leaves the glass oily and spotted with stick. A pretty saison.
Lots of lemon character in the aroma--dominating in fact. Notes of an earthy, though mild, funk complement the citrus and lemon notes, with just a very faint bit of sulfur as well. All comes together nicely. A bright, citrus-forward saison scent--a nice, light, vibrant way to start a tasting.
The flavor is similar to the aroma, with lots of lemon leading the way and mild, earthy funk backing it up. The tiny bit of sulfur in the aroma is completely lost in the flavor.
Thin to medium bodied with high carbonation.
Very nice, very drinkable, lemon-forward saison. Not nearly as complex or even interesting as other Fantome saisons, but, I'm a fan.
Reviewed by DavoleBomb from Pennsylvania
3.65/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into a snifter. 2011 vintage.
4.0 A: Mildly hazed golden wheat color. Big foamy white head. I needed a few pours to get the glass full. Retention is pretty good and plenty of lacing is left.
4.0 S: Very interesting nose on this. Spruce herbalness with hints of birch. Lemon, apple, and pear fruitiness. Lemongrass, light peppery yeast, and a touch of mustiness. Through and through, this is the most "coniferous" beer I've had without it being piney. Unique, but also exceedingly pleasant.
3.5 T: Taste is a lot less sprucy, but is quite good nonetheless. Lemongrass more than lemon in the taste with apple and pear fruits still being there. Musty cardboard, but not in the bad way. Dirty earthiness, apple orchard, and dry dusty wood. Mild bitterness. Lots of generic herbalness, if that makes sense. Dry, but not super dry. This is easily the most earthy and dry of Fantome's saisons (at least of the ones I've had), but is still quite interesting.
3.5 M: Light to lighter medium body. Good moderate carbonation that is lightly spritzy. Smooth enough and fine overall, but is just missing the balance of fizzy and creamy.
3.5 D: This is probably my least favorite Fantome beer, but it's still pretty good, so that should tell you something about how I feel about the brewery. Interesting to say the least, so give it a try if you come across it.
Nov 03, 20124.0 A: Mildly hazed golden wheat color. Big foamy white head. I needed a few pours to get the glass full. Retention is pretty good and plenty of lacing is left.
4.0 S: Very interesting nose on this. Spruce herbalness with hints of birch. Lemon, apple, and pear fruitiness. Lemongrass, light peppery yeast, and a touch of mustiness. Through and through, this is the most "coniferous" beer I've had without it being piney. Unique, but also exceedingly pleasant.
3.5 T: Taste is a lot less sprucy, but is quite good nonetheless. Lemongrass more than lemon in the taste with apple and pear fruits still being there. Musty cardboard, but not in the bad way. Dirty earthiness, apple orchard, and dry dusty wood. Mild bitterness. Lots of generic herbalness, if that makes sense. Dry, but not super dry. This is easily the most earthy and dry of Fantome's saisons (at least of the ones I've had), but is still quite interesting.
3.5 M: Light to lighter medium body. Good moderate carbonation that is lightly spritzy. Smooth enough and fine overall, but is just missing the balance of fizzy and creamy.
3.5 D: This is probably my least favorite Fantome beer, but it's still pretty good, so that should tell you something about how I feel about the brewery. Interesting to say the least, so give it a try if you come across it.
Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)
4/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle: Poured a hazy bright golden color ale with a rather large white foamy head with good retention and some good lacing. Aroma of rustic malt with light peppery yeast notes and floral undertone is quite nice. Taste is a great mix between some rustic malt notes with light spicy yeast notes with some bread and floral notes. Very light funky notes were also discernable. Body was quite full with great carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Well brewed and something I would drink more often on a hot summer day like yesterday.
Jun 18, 2012Reviewed by HopHead84 from California
2.91/5 rDev -23.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.91/5 rDev -23.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2/25/2012
Thanks for sharing! Snifter.
A: Burnished yellow gold with two fingers of dense white foam. Great retention. Great appearance.
S: Very floral with pronounced lemon notes and some wheat. Pepper-like phenols are evident.
T: Lemon with a rough aspirin flavor. It tastes like it has smoked malt in it or something. Harsh and astringent with a very dry finish.
M: Upper light to lower medium body.
Overall: Nice aroma but the flavor is rough. A major step down from the Amber and original.
Feb 26, 2012Thanks for sharing! Snifter.
A: Burnished yellow gold with two fingers of dense white foam. Great retention. Great appearance.
S: Very floral with pronounced lemon notes and some wheat. Pepper-like phenols are evident.
T: Lemon with a rough aspirin flavor. It tastes like it has smoked malt in it or something. Harsh and astringent with a very dry finish.
M: Upper light to lower medium body.
Overall: Nice aroma but the flavor is rough. A major step down from the Amber and original.
Reviewed by craytonic from District of Columbia
4.1/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Opened side-by-side with the Amber
Appearance: Straw-yellow hazy pour, small amount of lacing
Aroma: Wheat, lemongrass, bit of malt and citrus
Mouthfeel: perhaps a touch lighter than the regular fantome
Overall: Good, light fantome with a touch of citrus. Very crisp. Enjoyable, I wish all of these were available all the time.
Nov 27, 2011Appearance: Straw-yellow hazy pour, small amount of lacing
Aroma: Wheat, lemongrass, bit of malt and citrus
Mouthfeel: perhaps a touch lighter than the regular fantome
Overall: Good, light fantome with a touch of citrus. Very crisp. Enjoyable, I wish all of these were available all the time.
Reviewed by drabmuh from Maryland
4.25/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.25/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Well, here we are, finally. At the end of the Fantome backlog. I told myself I wouldn't cry and I won't. Shared by Matt side by side with the other one. Served in a Fantome tulip, going to have to let that guy rest up after that.
Beer is yellow, hazy, soft white head, one finger, low retention, minimal lacing, nice carbonation.
Aroma is fruity, ferulic acid, yeasty.
Beer is light in body, sweet, light citric and other acidic flavors, minmal oakiness, funkiness. Crisp, light, airy, enjoyable. I would drink this again for sure.
Nov 22, 2011Beer is yellow, hazy, soft white head, one finger, low retention, minimal lacing, nice carbonation.
Aroma is fruity, ferulic acid, yeasty.
Beer is light in body, sweet, light citric and other acidic flavors, minmal oakiness, funkiness. Crisp, light, airy, enjoyable. I would drink this again for sure.
Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina
3.92/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
golden amber color with a huge, towering head of white that refused to part ways no matter what you did. Really just superb looking with tons of lacing down the sides of the glass and a rich and proper looking appearence. Nice elements of light clove, peach, hints of grain and fresh grasses and a nice little spicey punch to it. Warming brings out the wonderful light tart notes through the air that carry over so well into the flavor. Not over done at all, in fact it seemed to fit perfectly as the mellow sourness played off of the rich grainy and frsh flavor.
Nov 20, 2011Reviewed by Thorpe429 from Illinois
4.05/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Bottle courtesy of craytonic at the recent Fantome mega-tasting. Served in a Fantome tulip. Reviewed from notes.
Pours a slightly-hazy straw color with a good white head and some light lacing. The nose has some slight floral notes with a bit of wheat and fruit behind. The flavor has some wheat and light citrus. Light earth. Light body and crisp carbonation with a very dry finish. Very nice.
Nov 15, 2011Pours a slightly-hazy straw color with a good white head and some light lacing. The nose has some slight floral notes with a bit of wheat and fruit behind. The flavor has some wheat and light citrus. Light earth. Light body and crisp carbonation with a very dry finish. Very nice.
Fantôme La Piétrain Blonde from Brasserie Fantôme
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
25 ratings
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