French-Style Saison
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- From:
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Saison
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 8.99%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 6
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 02, 2017
- Added:
- Aug 14, 2012
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.5/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Another glowing appearance, bright yellow, massive head on it. Phenomenal lace job. Shit held up.
Phenolic stuff here. A punch in the face, lovingly.
Taste was a highly carbonated substantial yeast presence, spice rack, bready, but mouthfeel finishes up clean. Abv pretty hidden, even if this one seems way strong to be traditional. I'd revisit again if in Chico. Probably wouldn't buy more than one six pack if its ever bottled though.
Dec 18, 2015Phenolic stuff here. A punch in the face, lovingly.
Taste was a highly carbonated substantial yeast presence, spice rack, bready, but mouthfeel finishes up clean. Abv pretty hidden, even if this one seems way strong to be traditional. I'd revisit again if in Chico. Probably wouldn't buy more than one six pack if its ever bottled though.
Rated by wethorseblanket from California
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Reviewed from notes taken during Blue Palms 4th Anniversary party.
May 09, 2015
Reviewed by CHickman from New York
3.64/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.64/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Rattle-N-Hum in NYC; pours clear gold with a 1 finger white head that faded on the faster side and left decent spotty lacing.
Smells of yeast, coriander, lemon, herbs, biscuit, light caramel, piney hops and a mix if light spices; very soft and enjoyable with no real dominant aroma, more if a blend.
Tastes very sweet up front with malt, yeast, coriander, wheat bread, lemon, herbs, biscuit, light caramel, piney hops, wet toasted grains and a mix if light spices; the alcohol peeks through and the yeasty sweetness takes control with accents of citrus and spices throughout. Hops are timid for a Sierra Nevada beer, which is good for the style.
Mouthfeel is light, crisp and almost watery, with a light body that has some texture, light fizzy carbonation and a semi-dry finish that was almost chalky with a mix of sweet malt, yeast and spices. A very easy drinking beer that may not have the intense Belgian-like Saison flavors, but what it lacked there it made up in drinkability. I liked it and would have it again.
Oct 29, 2013Smells of yeast, coriander, lemon, herbs, biscuit, light caramel, piney hops and a mix if light spices; very soft and enjoyable with no real dominant aroma, more if a blend.
Tastes very sweet up front with malt, yeast, coriander, wheat bread, lemon, herbs, biscuit, light caramel, piney hops, wet toasted grains and a mix if light spices; the alcohol peeks through and the yeasty sweetness takes control with accents of citrus and spices throughout. Hops are timid for a Sierra Nevada beer, which is good for the style.
Mouthfeel is light, crisp and almost watery, with a light body that has some texture, light fizzy carbonation and a semi-dry finish that was almost chalky with a mix of sweet malt, yeast and spices. A very easy drinking beer that may not have the intense Belgian-like Saison flavors, but what it lacked there it made up in drinkability. I liked it and would have it again.
Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati
2.91/5 rDev -23%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
2.91/5 rDev -23%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Served in straight pint glass. Poured a mildly hazy honey gold color, with just the thinnest cap of white head that had no retention or lacing.
The aroma was sweet and malty, with very faint notes of the expected spice, yeast, and grain. On the tongue, it was a very subdued, and mellow example of the style. Malty with a noticeable grain aspect, very subtle yeast, and very low spice.
The body was way thicker and stickier that I like for the style. Drinkability was OK, but I'm not in a hurry for another. Overall, a solid, decent brew, but nothing worth seeking out. Try it or don't.
Oct 07, 2013The aroma was sweet and malty, with very faint notes of the expected spice, yeast, and grain. On the tongue, it was a very subdued, and mellow example of the style. Malty with a noticeable grain aspect, very subtle yeast, and very low spice.
The body was way thicker and stickier that I like for the style. Drinkability was OK, but I'm not in a hurry for another. Overall, a solid, decent brew, but nothing worth seeking out. Try it or don't.
Reviewed by Beerandraiderfan from Nevada
3.63/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.63/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at the source. Near perfect appearance for a saison, bright yellow/orange, massive 2" white head on the top, good lacing and retention. Aroma was pungent yeast, saison is supposed to be that way, and this was strong even for a pungent saison yeast.
Nice crisp feel to the beer, the taste is still dominated by the yeast, it isn't phenolic or whatnot, but it hits hard. Alcohol is nicely hidden in this one. Mild spice note, some coriander and pepper if you look for it. Pretty clean and traditional. I'm not huge for saisons, but I do like some Fantome, North Coast and now Sierra Nevada.
Jan 25, 2013Nice crisp feel to the beer, the taste is still dominated by the yeast, it isn't phenolic or whatnot, but it hits hard. Alcohol is nicely hidden in this one. Mild spice note, some coriander and pepper if you look for it. Pretty clean and traditional. I'm not huge for saisons, but I do like some Fantome, North Coast and now Sierra Nevada.
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