Lazy Saison
Twisted Manzanita Ales
- From:
- Twisted Manzanita Ales
- California, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Saison
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 22.76%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 11, 2014
- Added:
- Aug 17, 2011
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Ratings by BeerAdvocate:
Reviewed by BeerAdvocate from Finland
3.44/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.44/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From BeerAdvocate Magazine #72 (Jan 2013):
A bold brew, perhaps a bit too in your face rather than relaxed a subtle as the style is. The addition of the Goji berry while vague in the character unless you are familiar with its flavor still take the style into a different direction. Throwing Belgian-ish yeast at a beer does not make it a Sasion, a decent beer that just misses the mark.
STYLE: Saison
ABV: 7.0%
AVAILABILITY: Rotating
LOOK: Clear pale copper, minimal lacing
SMELL: Spicy, musty yeast, chalky, gummy, exotic fruit, estery, medicinal
TASTE: Very fruity, smooth, mild crispness, hint of clove, peppery, warming alcohol, medicinal phenols, slightly bitter, bready, nutty yeast, dried grass, vague berry character, dry finish
Dec 11, 2014A bold brew, perhaps a bit too in your face rather than relaxed a subtle as the style is. The addition of the Goji berry while vague in the character unless you are familiar with its flavor still take the style into a different direction. Throwing Belgian-ish yeast at a beer does not make it a Sasion, a decent beer that just misses the mark.
STYLE: Saison
ABV: 7.0%
AVAILABILITY: Rotating
LOOK: Clear pale copper, minimal lacing
SMELL: Spicy, musty yeast, chalky, gummy, exotic fruit, estery, medicinal
TASTE: Very fruity, smooth, mild crispness, hint of clove, peppery, warming alcohol, medicinal phenols, slightly bitter, bready, nutty yeast, dried grass, vague berry character, dry finish
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by PatrickSwayze from California
3.09/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.09/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a nice golden with tangerine like hues in the middle.
S: The smell has hints of roses, pepper and esters.
T: The flavors are very gentle but apparent on the buds. The flavors consisted of honey, pears, hints of light pepper and a toasty/sourdough finish.
M: A very crisp and dry beer that is really easy to consume. Tingles the taste buds.
O: A pretty decent saison with some yummy flavors. I wish the flavors were more pronounced though.
Feb 08, 2012S: The smell has hints of roses, pepper and esters.
T: The flavors are very gentle but apparent on the buds. The flavors consisted of honey, pears, hints of light pepper and a toasty/sourdough finish.
M: A very crisp and dry beer that is really easy to consume. Tingles the taste buds.
O: A pretty decent saison with some yummy flavors. I wish the flavors were more pronounced though.
Reviewed by mactrail from Washington
4.18/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.18/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Beautiful golden color with a touch of amber. Nice nose of fruit and champagne. Tart like cider apples. A definite taste of the Belgian funky yeast makes a shy appearance. Light body but full flavor in the mouth. Rich flavored, a touch of sweetness, long but understated bitter aftertaste makes a good conclusion.
Just saw this out in bottle in San Diego so I was curious to try this version as well. Best of the Manzanita offerings, I think, but with such a clean and well-made beer they should be on to something.
Oct 04, 2011Just saw this out in bottle in San Diego so I was curious to try this version as well. Best of the Manzanita offerings, I think, but with such a clean and well-made beer they should be on to something.
Reviewed by buzzardman from California
1.66/5 rDev -55%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
1.66/5 rDev -55%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
I have to admit I have never had a saison style farmhouse ale before. I have read alot about how much goes into making them and what to expect, which may have set my standard a little high but to me this beer is just gross. it tastes like a mixture of bud and fat tire, yuck. it had a good creamy yellow color and poured nicely but i am not a fan of the smell or taste. this beer may have turned me against all saison beers unless someone can point to a good one. also this beer cost $7 for a 22 for that price I expect something great not this garbage.
Sep 29, 2011
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