Dorothy (2014)
Hill Farmstead Brewery

Dorothy (2014)Dorothy (2014)
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From:
Hill Farmstead Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.14 | pDev: 7.97%
Reviews:
50
Ratings:
566
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 06, 2016
Added:
Jul 11, 2014
Wants:
  24
Gots:
  85
We haven't brewed this beer since October 2010. In it's new reincarnation, Dorothy will become a regular ancestral release: A pale, very hoppy American Farmstead ale. Dry hopped in the Foudres and bottle conditioned.
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Ratings by jaasen64:
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Reviewed by jaasen64 from Massachusetts

4.22/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Bottled 8/2014, about a month ago.

A- Pours a slightly cloudy bright orange with about a 2-3 finger white frothy head that has great retention, lively carbonation with nice retention.

S- Earthy, hoppy, and lightly tart saison yeast with notes of earth, herbs, cloves, light floral citrus hops, slight doughy presence, typical HF water profile. Fairly complex and nice balance with the hops and farmhouse qualitites.

T- Lightly tart lemons, oranges, HF saison yeast, floral qualities, long finish with a definite earthiness, oranges, light cloves, and a bit of balanced bitterness. Pretty nice for the style, fairly flavorful, nice subtle complexities that balance together nicely.

M- Light, refreshing, soft, lightly fizzy carbonation, very drinkable, holds the 7% well.

O- This is the second time I've had Dorothy, the first time I wasn't sure what to think of it but the second time it's been really growing on me. It has the typical HF saison qualities but adds a unique twist with the hoppiness which definitely differentiates it from the rest of the lineup. While this isn't my favorite HF beer it's definitely a nice addition. It might be interesting to see how this holds up with a bit of time on it however I would definitely recommend drinking it fresh.
Sep 28, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by newbeeraday from Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 2016
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

4.3/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle: Poured a light hazy blonde color ale with a huge giant pure white foamy head with great retention and excellent lacing. Aroma of floral hay notes with light dry notes and light funky notes. Taste is also a nice mix of floral hay notes with some dry hoppy notes and light funky notes. Body is about average with good carbonation. Nice subtle flavours with great balance overall.
Jun 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by neutralaction from Connecticut

May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by GMorgan from Illinois

May 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by MarkJC1018 from Massachusetts

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by bouncepass from California

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by richj1970 from Alabama

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Timdejay671 from Hawaii

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by jackrodgers77 from Pennsylvania

Feb 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.6 by Chris24tian from Pennsylvania

Feb 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.02 by Bung from Michigan

Feb 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by edhizdeid from Washington

Jan 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by funkel81 from Colorado

Jan 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.36 by DanforthPewter from New York

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by gustavmahler-09 from Maryland

Dec 25, 2015
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Rated by Ale_Dog from New York

3.92/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Well done hoppy Saison. Can't go wrong with Hill
Dec 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by goldspire from California

Dec 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.34 by DelicateDelirium from Massachusetts

Dec 02, 2015
Dorothy (2014) from Hill Farmstead Brewery
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 566 ratings