Publication
Russian River Brewing Company

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From:
Russian River Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
8%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 11.19%
Reviews:
54
Ratings:
81
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 17, 2016
Added:
Jul 13, 2009
Wants:
  44
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by Beertracker:
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Rated by Beertracker from Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -2.7%

Nov 29, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by drummermattie02 from Texas

May 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by indybearsfan from Indiana

Sep 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by schmitter from Pennsylvania

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by aquazr1 from California

Jul 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jtosch from Oregon

Mar 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by waltonc from California

Oct 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

Jun 12, 2013
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Reviewed by artoolemomo from Oregon

4.97/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Appearance- This is quite an attractive beer which pours up a finger and a half of pure cotton white head. It had good retention and the lacing is above average. The body is a light amber/golden honey color that is warm and hazy from the yeast.

Nose- Brettanomyces dominates the aroma and flavor which has a very funky finish. The aroma is strawberry jam. Some spice and a little bit of heat but this is mostly strawberries.

Taste- There is a definite tartness that is very present but still quite palatable. It moves from tart lemonade to sour cherry that returns to the strawberry jam of the nose. Earthy yeast as well. Such stunning complexity that my taste buds are having trouble keeping up. There is light alcohol and some bitter hops on the finish. This is so complex that it doesn't even taste the same after each drink. It runs rampant through the fruit section (strawberry, banana, and cherry) with some honey to boot. Somehow this beer manages to pair sublimity and robustness.

Mouthfeel- Light bodied and alive with carbonation. This makes the mouth and tongue tingle.

Drinkability- Absolutely delightful. This beer begs you to drink it.

Overall- One of the best beers I've ever had. If you see it, you must try it. Even if you don't like saisons. This beer is that good. A+
Mar 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Adamostella from Washington

Feb 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by hayesjw from California

Feb 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by HaveUSeenMyCellar from California

Feb 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by emilylee from California

Feb 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by oglmcdgl from Pennsylvania

Jan 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by t0rin0 from California

Dec 26, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by mantissa from Oregon

Jul 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by shelby415 from Oregon

Feb 29, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by azorie from Florida

Jan 05, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by spamages from Michigan

Dec 29, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by GradyS1 from California

Dec 23, 2011
Publication from Russian River Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 81 ratings