Oak Senex Torva Saison
White Birch Brewing

Oak Senex Torva SaisonOak Senex Torva Saison
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From:
White Birch Brewing
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
11.2%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 13.4%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
38
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 28, 2016
Added:
Aug 10, 2010
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  2
With this batch we aged our Saison for an extended period of time on oak chips with a special brettanomyces strain. The result is spicy and tart, with mild fruit notes and a crisp dry wild finish.
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Ratings by Pinknuggets:
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Reviewed by Pinknuggets from Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle (spring 2013) to fantome tulip

A: orange honey like color with no head or lacing and little carbonation. It is pretty much opaque and cloudy but you can see a little bit standard for being aged though.

S: there is a funky smell that definitely reminds me of Brett but is less farmhouse like and much more fruit like a peach or something like that. There is also some grain and bread like smells but the fruit juice is over powering.

T: it is tart upfront but not super strong. From there similar to the nose there is a very fruity juicy flavor, but I can't quite place it peach or mango is as close as I can get but it's neither of those maybe cantaloupe. There is definitely some funk in there too not quite full on horse blanket but it is noticeably Brett as you can tell its not normal.

M: first off there is basically no carbonation in this beer which basically kills the feel for me. That being said it has a juicy feel that is smooth and goes down pretty easily. Though because of the lack of carbonation the funk gives almost an off putting feel.

O: overall this beer really isn't that bad but the mouthfeel kills it for me the lack of carbonation muddles everything and is unpleasant to drink. It does not totally ruin the beer as there are some good flavors but nothing special it might be worth a try but for $16 I won't be back for more.
Apr 17, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.95 by Vonerichs from Colorado

Jan 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by DaveAnderson from Minnesota

Jan 17, 2016
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Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts

2.82/5  rDev -24.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
December 2014 bottle.

A- Pours out with a medium golden body and a frothy white cap, which forms only for moments. Tiny ring remains but lace is a no go.

S- Started out as mostly cheek puckering sour notes but quickly turned. Massive tart cherries, buttered popcorn, apples and spice.

T- Starts out on the palate well off with tart cherries, green apple and red wine vinegar but eventually it is completely taken over by popcorn and buttery notes. Funky musty grapes.

MF- Slick, oily body that is right around medium thickness. Carbonation on the low end and a fairly sour finish.

Starts off with a nice sour cherry and funky flavor profile but ends unfortunately with slick buttery popcorn taking over the entire experience.
Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by LoriCrotty from Minnesota

Jun 28, 2015
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Reviewed by theandyday from New Hampshire

4.84/5  rDev +29.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Reviewing this beer from the most recent (2014) batch. The ABV was closer to 7% I believe on this batch, so it was hardly notable at all. Definitely tart, caramel, some complex fruitiness... very enjoyable and not for the faint of heart.
Jun 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by Kelp from New Hampshire

Jun 13, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Pours hazy amber under a quickly dissipating white foam cap.
S: Has a big lemony tart barnyard wet horse blanket nose.
T: Lemony tart palate with traces of caramel, dry with some mineral and salt.
F: Light, tart and effervescent.
O: A very nicely made tart wild ale – a little salty for a Saison.
May 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.4 by ccurrid from Massachusetts

Feb 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by zimm421 from Ohio

Jan 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.2 by PatGreer from Massachusetts

Dec 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BeastLU from Virginia

Oct 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by mkirkland80 from Virginia

Sep 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BrainTree from Vermont

Jan 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by UncleJimbo from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by GETTNCRUNKED from Massachusetts

Nov 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Brendog9 from Massachusetts

Aug 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ari32 from Georgia

Aug 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by DrewLikesBeer from Florida

Aug 25, 2013
Oak Senex Torva Saison from White Birch Brewing
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 38 ratings