Saison Blanc
The Lost Abbey

Saison BlancSaison Blanc
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From:
The Lost Abbey
 
California, United States
Style:
Saison
Ranked #603
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
86
Ranked #19,855
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 9.74%
Reviews:
53
Ratings:
216
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 23, 2023
Added:
Feb 13, 2011
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  20
Inspired by crisp white wines, Saison Blanc features New Zealand hops, golden raisins and white pepper for a decidedly bright, spicy, and robust low ABV beer. Finished with Brettanomyces at packaging, this beer will evolve for many more years to come.
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Ratings by HattedClassic:
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Reviewed by HattedClassic from Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer pours a very strong and foamy head that lasts for a long time. Some very nice lacing is left on the glass. The beer itself is a slightly hazy golden straw. The beer smell is interesting. The smell has the usual earthy and bitter smell of hops but the pepper and raisin are fairly prominent. The pepper mixes well with the earthy smell and the raisin add a bit of sweetness to balance it out a little bit. The taste is different. The bitter hops and the pepper dominate the taste and overwhelm the raisin. The sweetness comes out a little bit but not as much as in the smell. The beer has some crisp carbonation and medium bodied. The beer itself feels smooth with a very dry finish. Overall, a pretty good beer. The only that would make it perfect is if the raisins were more prominent in the taste.
Jan 14, 2014
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2013 vintage; drank 4/30/14 @ the Yarchives.

Semi-opaque dandelion color.

HUGE bright white head; frothy lace.

Fresh green grape nose, with hints of leather & black pepper.

Medium mouthfeel, with a carbonation bite.

Banana, orange citrus & champagne flavors. A delicious, unique saison, one of the best I've had.
Sep 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.63 by vfgccp from New York

May 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by imperialking from Illinois

Jul 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Dec 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by paresis from Massachusetts

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by chrisjws from California

Feb 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.01 by rulisekmartin from Czech Republic

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by Jerseyislandbeer from Jersey

Dec 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by 7Sport from Massachusetts

Oct 19, 2015
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Reviewed by ptykozoon from California

2.84/5  rDev -25.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours a honey yellow - just a hint of orange. The thinnest head lingers.

Floral, citrus, both subdued. Smell is subtle.

Spice, earthy notes, orange peel. Taste is subtle.

A unique dryness reminiscent of wine or a dry champagne. Spritsy mouthfeel.

Decent.
Sep 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.16 by MarshallBirdhouse from Kentucky

Aug 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by sd123 from Georgia

Jul 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by unclekeith from Alaska

Jun 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.95 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Jun 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by ArkyVaughan from New Jersey

May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by wethorseblanket from California

Apr 29, 2015
Saison Blanc from The Lost Abbey
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 216 ratings