Spank
Smuttynose Brewing Company

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From:
Smuttynose Brewing Company
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 7.58%
Reviews:
42
Ratings:
168
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 06, 2020
Added:
May 04, 2015
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  36
SCORE
89
Very Good
SpankSpank
Notes: 21st Birthday Beer, hoppy saison
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Rated: 3.77 by Grinky from Illinois

Feb 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.97 by mrfrancis from Kentucky

Apr 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by valkyre65 from Texas

Nov 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by elvisdoc from Florida

Oct 26, 2016
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

4.09/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed on 6/6/15
Good complexity, plenty of heat.
Very dry, earthy hop, earthy toned yeast, slightly sour and funky.
A well rounded, semi complex flavor, decent, but not outstanding yeast effect.
Not too shabby for an American saison.
Aug 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by BcOneSeven from Michigan

Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by curtisjoseph from North Carolina

Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Daniellobo from District of Columbia

Mar 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by Goatdavemac from North Carolina

Mar 05, 2016
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Reviewed by beerjerk666 from Florida

3.85/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a Belgian tulip. Imprinted on the bottle: Bottled in 2015 ABV 7.8%

Look: Hazy golden orange to brownish, soapy white head that dissipated quickly. No lacing.

Smell: Apples, earthy hops, farmhouse funk.

Taste: Plenty of yeasty funkiness and hop bitterness.

Feel: Light feel, dry finish.

Overall: Not bad, but not the best I've ever had. Most likely would not pick this one up again if available; just not a huge fan of the taste.
Feb 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by rossracing from Illinois

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by BamfBacon from Ohio

Feb 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by Oakley from North Carolina

Feb 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by NickThePyro from Washington

Feb 05, 2016
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Reviewed by AryaSparge from District of Columbia

3.6/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Clearly a farmhouse ale, but Spank definitely delivers on hops. One of the few beers that tastes great but doesn't smell as good as it tastes. Kept picking up notes of Brett, but my fiancé (who hates anything with a hint of funk) really enjoyed this, so maybe not? Overall, finishes juicy and hoppy. Neat beer.
Jan 24, 2016
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Reviewed by Billolick from New York

3.94/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bomber bottle - "brewed in 2015"

Pours clouded under a long lasting khaki cap. Leaves spotted and ringed sheets of lacing.

On the nose its pepper, lime, lemon

Flavorful hopped up saison, more lime, pepper, and also grainy hops and and toasted whole,wheat bread.....tasty and enjoyable....worth a try
Jan 18, 2016
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Reviewed by PEESHALEODEJANARO from New York

3.2/5  rDev -19.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
The bottle is cool. I drank out of the bottle as I was outside on a really hot day over Labor Day Weekend 2015 while making tomato sauce with my bro-in-law and his family. The smell of the beer was rich. It tasted really nicely. It felt and tasted like well-crafted beer. I hope they make it again. It help quench my thirst and made the day that much more enjoyable. I will not forget it.
Jan 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by mmoriarty from Rhode Island

Jan 04, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by Lefty_P_Hand from Maine

Dec 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Dec 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.61 by NatSmith from South Carolina

Dec 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by cmbeddoe7997 from Texas

Nov 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by TheRougeBastard from North Carolina

Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.73 by hop_junkie from New Hampshire

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.64 by Hoppierheadsprevail from Massachusetts

Nov 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by jpjpjp from Texas

Nov 02, 2015
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Reviewed by jngrizzaffi from Texas

3.97/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a cloudy golden color with a finger width foamy head. Retention is mild, as is lacing. Sweeter farmhouse aroma with some citrus. Strong farmhouse taste with some sweetness and slight citrus. Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Enjoyed this beer. Good farmhouse taste.
Oct 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by archero from Texas

Oct 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by invalid665 from Illinois

Oct 17, 2015
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Reviewed by Tilly from Kentucky

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
P: Hazy golden straw, with a huge two finger fluffy white head.
A: Malt, citrus, earthy, spice.
T: Lemon curd, spices, floral and fruity.
M: Dry, slight bitterness, medium body, slight alcohol,
O: Bold Saison, not the typical farm house ale I'm used to. Good job Smuttynose.
Oct 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by OGShotzy from Pennsylvania

Oct 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by chicagobeerguy from Illinois

Oct 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by lochef81 from Michigan

Oct 07, 2015
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.84/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: slight haze; copper colored; 1 finger ivory head that receded to a wispy cap; very nice lacing;

S: orange, lemon, and coriander; a little peppery spice;

T: mostly orange and lemon through mid-palate; coriander and pepper are way in the background; flavor fades toward the end; a touch of spice at the finish and very mild bitterness in the aftertaste;

ML light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation - slightly effervescent; lightly dry finish;

O: very refreshing;
Oct 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by Didier from New Hampshire

Sep 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Dirk_Chappelle from New Hampshire

Sep 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.29 by golf4collet from West Virginia

Sep 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Sep 21, 2015
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Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada

4.13/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Appearance: pours an orange color with a 1/2" head that slowly falls to some spotty bubbles.

Smell: caramel, ripe fruits, citrus, and a floral bitterness are detectable with the nose.

Taste: caramel, pepper, clove, lemon zest, mango, a bit of funk, and a nice floral bitterness.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer. Crisp from start to finish. Long lasting aftertaste. Refreshing.

Overall: a nice hoppy saison that is well balanced and is easy to drink.
Sep 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Sep 19, 2015
Spank from Smuttynose Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 168 ratings