eXile X-10: Saison Ale Brewed With Cantaloupe
DuClaw Brewing Company

eXile X-10: Saison Ale Brewed With CantaloupeeXile X-10: Saison Ale Brewed With Cantaloupe
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From:
DuClaw Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 13.13%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
98
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 07, 2017
Added:
Mar 30, 2015
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  17
The 10th entry in the eXile series, X-10: Saison brewed with cantaloupe, is medium-bodied, pale straw in color, and crisp on the tongue. Both flavor and aroma are dominated by cantaloupe backed by vibrant citrus fruit & subtle spicy flavors derived from a custom blend of Belgian yeast strains used in its creation, and balanced by a bready malt character and subtle hop bitterness that last through to the beer’s refreshing, dry finish. Kick back and “melo” out with X-10!
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Ratings by Onenote81:
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Rated by Onenote81 from North Carolina

3.31/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Apr 27, 2015
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

4.34/5  rDev +21.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12oz bottle poured into a tulip
taken form notes-6/9/15

A- pours a clear pale straw color with a one-finger creamy white head that retains long after the pour, leaving some lace behind

S- the cantaloupe is quite prominent on the nose up front, adding a nice fruity sweetness. Classic underlying saison aromas of spicy & earthy yeast, clove, dried hay and light phenols

T- big refreshing blast of sweet cantaloup hits the palate up front, quickly followed by notes of spicy yeast, earthy straw, lemongrass and a fruity finish

M- medium body and carbonation leads to a creamy mouthfeel and a silky smooth finish, remarkably drinkable

O- this saison is so refreshing that I feel like I could drink a 6-pack in one setting, very well done
Jan 07, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by MidloRapid from Virginia

May 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Tecknoboy13 from Maryland

5/5  rDev +39.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The taste is perfect the buzz comes on nice and strong. My all time favorite beer I would drink this year round if it was available. Please bring it back asap
May 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by kkmiller76 from New Jersey

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by bman13 from Ohio

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by wanderluster11 from New Jersey

Dec 23, 2015
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
The Bottle Backlog continues to fall in the face of my ongoing, concerted efforts to winnow it down to either a) nothing or b) a low enough level that will allow me to return full-time to The CANQuest (tm).

From the bottle: "The 10th entry in the eXile series, this straw-colored saison is imbued with the vibrant fruit & subtle spicy flavors of a custom Belgian yeast blend and infused with sweet cantaloupe. Kick back, pop the top, and ... melo out!"; "Respect the Fluid"; "Craft Be Cherished. Rules Be Damned."

One thing that I do not require is advice in Pop!ping the top on these bottles. I have been going with a gentle pour since some of these bottles are old and I don't want to rouse the lees unnecessarily. I still got a finger of foamy, bone-white head with good retention in spite of this. Color was Straw-Yellow (SRM = > 2, < 4) with a slight haze that just could not be helped. Nose had the slightly musky, fishy smell of cantaloupe! I get the same scent from mango on occasion. Definitely a fruity, musty odor and one that can go a long way for me, which is why I not a huge fan of saisons. Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium. The taste was like I had just cut open a fresh cantaloupe for breakfast! It was initially quite sweet, then the yeast began to exert its spiciness to keep things in check. Finish was semi-dry, believe it or not, as though the cantaloupe was working to keep the yeast in check. Check? Put this in a CAN and I am there during the summer!
Dec 09, 2015
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Reviewed by devo1980 from Pennsylvania

3.52/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
Distributor was selling for 70% off. I thought this would be terrible. It is not. Very light canteloupe taste, but it is there. Not a bad option for a summer-time beer. I will likely pick up some more of this next summer.
Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.16 by Shanecon295 from New Jersey

Nov 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Ogdon from Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.23 by cambabeer from New York

Sep 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by JPowell712 from Pennsylvania

Sep 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by reizorc from Pennsylvania

Sep 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by soupyman10 from District of Columbia

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by weezarc from Maryland

Sep 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Rojada1988 from Pennsylvania

Aug 30, 2015
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Reviewed by 580craftbeer from North Carolina

3.9/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Has a very bubbly front with a nice cantaloupe finish. It actually has a surprisingly large amount of cantaloupe taste and is very unique. Definitely an above average beer.
Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.66 by metter98 from New York

Aug 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by smithj4 from New York

Aug 22, 2015
eXile X-10: Saison Ale Brewed With Cantaloupe from DuClaw Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 98 ratings