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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:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 17, 2016
- Added:
- Jul 13, 2009
- Wants:
- 44
- Gots:
- 1
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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
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, 2013Nose- 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+
Publication from Russian River Brewing Company
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
81 ratings
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