Syndicate Saison
Evolution Craft Brewing Company

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From:
Evolution Craft Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Belgian Saison
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
+5 ratings needed
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 5.43%
Ratings:
5 | reviews: 3
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 08, 2013
Added:
May 26, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
Brewing in collaboration with 3 Stars.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 3.5 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Feb 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mississippi from Virginia

Dec 16, 2012
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: The beer is clear golden yellow in color and poured with a finger high white head that slowly faded away, leaving behind a bit of lacing on the surface.
S: The nose has moderately strong aromas of spices and yeast.
T: Like the smell, the spicy flavors stand out in the taste but are in no way overpowering.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a light to moderate amount of carbonation. There are some hints of dryness in the finish.
O: The spiciness and dryness lend some refreshing qualities to this beer.
Jun 07, 2011
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Reviewed by Rhettroactive from Virginia

4.08/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
From tap to snifter at ChurchKey on 5/30/11 at the DC premiere.

This Peppercorn Saison is a collaboration between 3 Stars Brewing Co. in DC and Evolution Craft in DE.

A: Hazy liquid gold. It's 14k and simply marvelous. A nice one finger head and some decent lacing follow.

S: Hints of cracked black pepper and that trademark Belgian yeast essence. A twist of lemongrass and ripe banana are minor players on the back end.

T: Not as intense or spicy as I'd expected. It's subtle, and the pepper sneaks up on the finish. It starts a bit acidic, with a touch of lemon rind. The mid expands and explodes with earthy yeast and fresh French bread heel. As mentioned, the finish carries a slight kick, though it's more of a lingering twinge in the back of my throat.

M: Really, really well done. It's quite smooth and rich, it's luxurious and prefectly carbonated. It's an absolute pleasure to drink.

O: Congrats to Dave and Mike (and Tommy too) for creating one hell of a tasty Farmhouse Ale. Their Syndicate Saison is sure to be a big summertime hit during the dog days here in the District. The bar has been set high, and I'm sure 3 Stars is up to the task of meeting or exceeding the high quality of The Syndicate. Highly recommended, and worth seeking out.
May 31, 2011
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Reviewed by THECPJ from Delaware

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from notes had on tap at Evolution Brewery:

appearance: hazy golden yellow with a 1 finger white head

smell: citrus, spice, wheat, malts,

taste: citrus, spices, malts,

mouthfeel: mild carbonation, medium body,

overall: a very nice, refreshing, crisp, summer beer. hopefully they'll brew more of this.

Cheers,
the CPJ
May 26, 2011