Summer Saison
Black Oak Brewing Co.

Summer SaisonSummer Saison
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From:
Black Oak Brewing Co.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
Saison
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 10.05%
Reviews:
50
Ratings:
77
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 29, 2017
Added:
Jul 11, 2004
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  3
Brewed with wheat, orange zest, coriander and special yeast, this seasonal ale delivers continental character and flavour. Unfiltered with an orange hue, pleasant citrus aroma, slightly higher carbonation all combine for a thirst-quenching beer. Perfectly proportioned wheat and spice provides a smooth refreshing ale, just right for hot summer days.
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Ratings by kinguy:
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Rated by kinguy from Canada (ON)

3/5  rDev -22.7%

Nov 10, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.46 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Jun 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by SocalKicks from California

Oct 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.14 by Lennco from Canada (ON)

Sep 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

Aug 24, 2015
 
Rated: 2.83 by EricVonStein from Canada (ON)

Aug 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.26 by jjboesen from Maryland

Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by Lakaen from New York

Jul 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by 4ster from Canada (ON)

Feb 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Jotora from Canada (ON)

Jan 31, 2015
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Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)

3.79/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
650 ml bottle served cold into a Sam smiths pint glass. Purchased for $6 CDN from LCBO.

Appearance - mildly cloudy orange beer with two fingers of white head. Plenty of lively bubble so throughout. Great retention and plenty of sticky lacing.

Smell - powdery yeast aroma with plenty of fruit namely nectarine. A touch of peppery goodness too. Some mineral aroma too.

Taste - light flowery aspect, with some nectarine taste fitting with the aroma. Also some wildness from the yeast. Very light and refreshing.

Mouthfeel - smooth, light body and light carbonation. Some juiciness transitioning to a drier finish.

Overall - a nice saison that's on the lighter side of things. Very refreshing with a nice light fruit flavor.
Dec 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.21 by CRObighit2 from Canada (ON)

Nov 10, 2014
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Reviewed by SebD from Canada (ON)

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: It has a nice hazy deep golden/orange color to it. It has a nice thick off-white head that dies down moderately and leaves some nice lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitely give out hints of citrus, coriander, Saison yeast, light peppery spices and some cloves.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has citrus, coriander, wheat malts, yeast, some peppery spices and light cloves.

Mouthfeel: It has a medium carbonation with a nice overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied by good flavors and aromas. Overall very well executed and very refreshing.

Serving type: bottle
Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by irishkyle21 from Canada (ON)

Oct 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by yancot from Canada (ON)

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by spinrsx from Canada (ON)

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Molson2000 from Canada (ON)

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by hunterjames from Canada (ON)

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KrisDLSmith from Canada (ON)

Jun 29, 2014
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Reviewed by kevinlater from Canada (ON)

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
650ml bottle into nonic pint glass. can't find a freshness date but i bought it shortly after it hit the shelves at lcbo so this should be pretty fresh

a: opaque and tangerine in colour. one finger of sparse head dissipates quickly. didn't pour very aggressively, though i'm sure you can probably get a kilometer of head on this one

s: whoa, lively coriander up front. very spicy but it's also fruity. orange, banana, peach, yeast, wheaty bready malt, and lemon. some sort of overall jasmine tea aroma going on here too. smells awesome

t: just as i described the nose. like a spicy, fruity, and wheaty carbonated jasmine tea. some yeast notes towards the end as well. an earthy tea leafy bitterness dries the palate really well to close things out. wonderful stuff, and surprisingly complex too

m: light-to-medium body, medium-to-high carbonation. very appropriate for this beer

o: delicious, pleasant, refreshing, and drinkable
Jun 19, 2014
Summer Saison from Black Oak Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 77 ratings