Brother Levonian - Saison Ale
Port Brewing

Brother Levonian - Saison AleBrother Levonian - Saison Ale
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From:
Port Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.12 | pDev: 8.98%
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
81
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 28, 2015
Added:
May 11, 2009
Wants:
  41
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by joshwalt:
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Rated by joshwalt from California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

Jul 23, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by SocalKicks from California

Oct 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by BDeibs from Colorado

Jul 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by drewone from California

Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Gobzilla from California

Mar 09, 2015
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Reviewed by sweemzander from Illinois

3/5  rDev -27.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
750mL corked and caged bottle poured into a snifter.

(A)- Pours a cloudy orange color. Minimal white froth.

(S)- A nice yeasty body with some subtle sweetness. A little apple cider and lemon peel.

(T)- Fairly sweet and apple-like for a Saison. Some light grassiness and biscuit-like yeast.

(M)- A crisp carbonation level. Fairly well balanced, though a bit sweet for my tastes in a Saison.

(O)- Enoyable, but gets lost in a sea of far more layered & dynamic beers in the style.
Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by RBorsato from Virginia

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by damienblack from Massachusetts

Oct 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by MickeyHops from California

Oct 06, 2013
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Reviewed by portia99 from Massachusetts

4.06/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750ml bottle poured into a Sierra Nevada 30th anniversary glass.

A - Pours very clear with a pale golden color. Capped with a small finger of white foam.

S - Sweet overall...a bit white wine like, citrusy oranges, mildly tart, malty and spicy.

T - Sweet, malty - maltose, very mild tartness...interesting.

M - Lightish medium body. Lower carbonation...a bit boozy which is surprising at only 6.5%...quite winey in overall character.

O - Not bad overall...enjoyable, but perhaps left in the cellar a bit too long (a 2008 vintage bottle sampled in early 2013)
Sep 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by marine1975 from North Carolina

Sep 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by JDJTEXAS from California

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jp7161 from California

Jun 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by drummermattie02 from Texas

May 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Pecan from Arizona

May 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by ACY73 from California

May 05, 2013
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Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts

4.13/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Enjoyed with JLindros at his Birthday whale tasting last month. Reviewed from notes. This is a 2008 vintage

A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a nice clear golden hue with a thin half finger head that fades down to leave some light lacing.

S - Aromas of light funk, no ABV, light sweet malts. Faint, faint fruit notes along with incredibly faint hops as well (to be expected with its age). Impressed at the lack of alcohol on the nose.

T - Taste is more of the sweeter malts with a light funk finish and faint farmhouse. There are some light fruits as well but for the most part its fairly faded.

M - Mouthfeel is nicely carbonated and still quite bright. Super drinkable.

O - Overall, not a bad saison, just perhaps a bit too much age on it? I dunno, did not really blow me away.
Apr 03, 2013
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Reviewed by DenverLogan from Colorado

4.45/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Cloudy light gold...lingering head. Big aromas of herbs, malts, and the skunk from the bottom of church pews. Big carbonation, rich malt and hop and yeast flavors. Overall, very tasty and quaffable...I'd drink a 10 - 16 ounce portion and feel content.
May 28, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by hoppymcgee from Maine

Apr 06, 2012
Brother Levonian - Saison Ale from Port Brewing
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 81 ratings