Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented Saison
Mystic Brewery

Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented SaisonSauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented Saison
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From:
Mystic Brewery
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 9.2%
Reviews:
24
Ratings:
64
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 04, 2017
Added:
Nov 08, 2011
Wants:
  50
Gots:
  9
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Ratings by admiralcrunch:
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Rated by admiralcrunch from New York

4.5/5  rDev +9%

Feb 17, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by DrewSnyc667 from Massachusetts

Aug 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Apr 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.65 by Shy5 from Oregon

Mar 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by rjp217 from Massachusetts

Jul 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by PatGreer from Massachusetts

Jun 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by abagofit from Massachusetts

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by spycow from Illinois

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Jofroi from Massachusetts

Oct 04, 2014
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Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida

2.83/5  rDev -31.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
750 mL bottle poured into a snifter.

Appearance - Pale orange body. Small white head that retains well. Medium collar and a single island of foam.

Smell - Pale malt. A little yeasty. Bright fruity esters.

Taste - Yeasty and pale malts. Oaky. Minimal barrel character, but some oak.

Mouthfeel - High carbonation. Medium body.

Overall - Just as bland as all the other Mystic saisons.
Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by nzerbe from New York

Sep 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by doremite from Vermont

Jul 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by CelticAleMan from California

May 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Brew33 from Ohio

Mar 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by danmcg62 from Massachusetts

Jan 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by cfh64 from Texas

Dec 31, 2012
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750ml into a snifter. The brew appears a clear color of copper. A white finger of frothy head sits across the top with solid retaining powers that lasts almost the entire duration supported by rising bubbles of carbonation. Some finger-like patterns of patchy lace stick to the glass.

The aroma is yeasty with a hint of pepper and clove. Some mildly fruit tinge along with a residual grain sweetness that is bready and a bit wheaty. More notes of peppery spice and wheat come forward as the brew warms up and breathes.

The taste is mildly fruity with yeast esters and alcohol. The expected clove and peppery spices are present. Some suggestions of phenolic character with more fruit emerging like white grape juice and a soft oak quality.

This is a medium bodied brew with an effervescent level of carbonation. This is a pretty solid saison at the base. The choice in barrel treatment brought out a nice subtle complexity that got increasingly noticeable as it warmed up. Id drink this again if the opportunity presented itself.
Dec 03, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by ComRock12 from Massachusetts

Sep 15, 2012
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Reviewed by thagr81us from South Carolina

3.62/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Big thanks goes out to the BA who sent me this one as an extra in a recent-ish trade! Shared by myself during BRoss242’s send-off party before he moves! Will miss you man! Upon getting the last turn off the cage loose the cork AND cage ejected itself right at my face grazing my cheek! Be warned! Served from bottle into a Mikkeller taster flute. Poured a golden yellow with a one finger white head that subsided to a minimal amount slowly. Maintained decent lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, tart fruit, spice, and wood. The flavor was of sweet malt, earth, fruit, wood, and white wine. It had a light feel on the palate with high carbonation. Overall this was a pretty decent brew. Based on the cork and cage almost killing me, I was worried that this one would be WAY overcarbonated. However, it was not bad at all on this aspect. The aroma was pretty pleasant on this one as you could pick up on the barrels a little bit but didn’t overpower the style. The flavor though was heavy on the barrel it was aged and made it finish quite dry. Definitely glad I got to try this one and share it, but wasn’t the standout of the night.
Sep 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by rab53 from Washington

Sep 03, 2012
Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented Saison from Mystic Brewery
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 64 ratings