Brown Saison
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Brown SaisonBrown Saison
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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7.85%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 14.97%
Reviews:
81
Ratings:
96
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 08, 2014
Added:
Apr 24, 2009
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Ratings by GeezLynn:
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Reviewed by GeezLynn from Colorado

4.32/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at the Porter two nights ago and although I usually don't go straight for the saisons, I figured a brown one from Sierra Nevada was worth a try.

Attractive nut brown-reddish color with a light head. Smell was exceptional - all the spice you would expect, complemented nicely by the malts. I found myself pausing to concentrate on the aroma much more than I typically would with a good beer.

Delicious beer. Everything here - a full body with the right level of sweetness, plenty of spices, and true to SN style, a little more hops than your average saison.

Good mouthfeel and drinkability for the ABV and flavor intensity.

Highly recommended if it's on tap!
May 21, 2009
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Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina

4.12/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
huge thanks to nate for the little growler of this one. set my sunday off to a great start!

Settling down after a few moments it left quite an impression on the sides of the glass and really left some nice, intricate lacing all along. Aroma is light grassy notes, pears, apples, touches of a light peppery spice and lots of grain that seemingly brought it all together. As I take the first sip, a wave of light, well carbonated and crisp, clean flavor washes across the palate. Light grasses, heather, herbal flowers, touches of spiced apple and a light tartness that cleans the palate quite well. some nice caramel backing in here to provides a good bit of depth, again really very nicely done. Very smooth as each sip is seamless and very easy to finish. Long, dry ending leaves you thirsty, yet satisfied and allows the subtle fruit notes to really pop.
Jun 07, 2011
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Reviewed by generallee from Virginia

4.09/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Presentation: It was served in a tulip glass from tap at the Pizza Plant Italian Pub.

Appearance: Looking into the glass it had a deep reddish brown colored body with a creamy light tan head. The head was long lasting, thick and it left tons of sticky lacing to cling to the sides of the glass in thick rings. (Very Impressive)

Smell: The aroma hits first with a bit of boozy alcohol. This has a slight sting but it quickly fades into some nice fruity Belgian style yeast notes. Apple, pear, and some faint tropical fruit notes slowly come out as it warms up.

Taste/Palate: I got a little more balance here on the tongue then its aroma was suggesting. It has big bready maltiness fading into fruity yeast notes with a mild layer of boozy warmth just underneath adding an extra level of complexity and character. It is pleasantly sweet overall and it finishes fruity with just a light touch of hop spice. The texture is lively and well carbonated but yet still smooth with a nice full mouth feel.

Notes: My overall thought was that it is a very solid brew. It’s visually appealing and it brings a nice blend of flavor to the palate.
May 11, 2011
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Reviewed by Swimsum from Oregon

4.18/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
From notes that I just recently found. On tap at the brewery on 7/21/09

Poured a nice red brown/copper color with reddish highlights around the edges of the glasses. A small, loose off white head sits atop this and eventually settles to a thin layer. There is some slight lacing left on the glass as the beer goes down.

A little bit of funk is present here (sort of surprised by this). There are some spices that emerge as well but can't pick out any certain ones. Very interesting smell to be sure.

Wow, this taste great. The spices that were in the smell come forward in the taste. Coriander and orange peel with a bit of juniper possibly. Tart finish. The alcohol is hidden nicely and it goes down incredibly smooth.

I really liked the mouthfeel on this. Medium carbonation that leads to a medium body. Not to thin and not too thick, very nice.

Another great beer from Sierra Nevada. It is definitely different and if you find this you should give it a try. If Sierra Nevada was doing growler fills at the time I visited the brewery I would have gotten this to go for sure.
Jan 03, 2011
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Reviewed by Thorpe429 from Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed from interesting very interesting beer; I liked it in the end. Pours a bit of a rusty brown color with a nice off white head. Nose brings some interesting combinations with brown malt and brown sugar plus some pepper and clove. Taste isn't quite as spicy and the yeast doesn't play as big of a role. Feel is nice with pretty decent carbonation and body. Definitely a fairly unique brew.
Oct 25, 2010
Brown Saison from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 96 ratings