Seizoen
Logsdon Farmhouse Ales

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From:
Logsdon Farmhouse Ales
 
Washington, United States
Style:
Saison
Ranked #333
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,363
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 8.64%
Reviews:
122
Ratings:
493
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 15, 2023
Added:
Jun 17, 2011
Wants:
  53
Gots:
  77
"Our unfiltered Seizoen, with its beeswax seal, is naturally fermented and carbonated with pear juice and select yeast strains, producing complex, fruity and spicy flavors balanced with whole hops and a soft malt character."
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Ratings by Auraan:
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Reviewed by Auraan from Arizona

4.56/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured an initial massive four fingers of thick white head which slowly settled into a cloudy golden orange body with two fingers of head. Overall impression of appearance is of a nice saison, that due to the rustic nature of the beer explodes with head. Scents of fruit upfront with notes of orange, pear, a light, tart funk imparting mild lemon and barnyard aromas, with a moderate phenol presence giving notes of clove and white pepper at medium-low levels mingling with the fruity aromas. Soft, perfume-like hops and soft, sweet malt contribute to background aromas. Overall impression of aroma is of a fantastic saison highlighting fruit and spice aromas, melded together in harmony. Flavor begins with notes of light fruit imparting notes of orange flesh and orange peel and light notes of lemon zest mingled with light earthy hay and barnyard funk and light phenols of white pepper and clove. Middle gains in phenols leading to medium-low white pepper and clove character mingling with citrus fruit and light floral hops and barnyard funk with a light sourness. Finish is dry with notes of white pepper and clove, fruity notes of citrus, orange, lemon and zest, light sourness and funk with a barnyard and earthy character with a moderate bitterness. Aftertaste is white pepper, floral hops, orange zest and a moderate bitterness. Overall impression of flavor is of a very well crafted saison that is flavorful imparting many flavors, including wild barnyard character fitting a true farmhouse ale, as well as the fruit and spice of the style. Fantastic. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with effervescent carbonation and a juicy initial feel that ends drying and lightly puckering. Overall impression of mouthfeel is of a fantastic saison. Overall this is one of the best saisons I have tried. It has a fantastic aroma and flavor, imparting all the notes of the style layered with excellent farmhouse rustic character and a magnificent mouthfeel. A true farmhouse ale.
Jul 07, 2015
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
750ml bottle at share. Golden pour, mild haze, frothy white short-lived head. Savory aroma, grassy, white pepper, lemons. Taste brings te funk with mld tartness, lemon grass, savory spice. Nice.
Jun 15, 2023
 
Rated: 4.12 by Buthrukaur

May 06, 2023
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Reviewed by cjgiant from District of Columbia

3.9/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap:
Lightly hazed dull golden body with a fluffy head that falls unevenly. Nose is orchard estery with a bit of paper and hay/grass. The pear juice might fit into the esters, at least I can’t differentiate it as pear juice from some saisons I’ve had. That said, it paired with the farmhouse base gives a slight musty impression.

Minuscule carbonation provides a slightly electric buzz across the palate. Flakey cracker gets a sprinkling of grass and a little pepper (both bell and black). A fairly dry ending to this that results from a seeming struggle for the pear juice to bring itself to the party with much distinction.

This one starts nicely, but trips up a little with closer inspection. It doesn’t fall down, though.
Dec 26, 2022
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Reviewed by Skunkt from California

3.96/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is slightly more pilsner-y than other Saisons I've had. Hazy appearance, not much head, and plenty of that classic Belgian funkyish malt complexity. If you're tempted to judge beers by the can art, I'd say the art describes it quite accurately. Great for late afternoon picnics and watching sunsets in springtime in the mountains.
Nov 05, 2022
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.63/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Small sample from bottle, at a 4th of July tasting. Gusher bottle, like every beer I’ve had from Logsdon. The remaining contents were nice though - a decent saison, with mild spicy notes in both aroma and flavour. Might well sample again.
Oct 18, 2022
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Batch No. 516. Bottled 3/26/18; drank 2/17/22 @ the Yarchives.

Cloudy dull orange/yellow appearance.

A slow pour yielded a nice white head; decent lace.

White grape, soft wheat & faint tart strawberry notes in the nose.

Medium thin mouthfeel.

White grape & faint clove flavors up front; tart strawberry & mild sea salt notes on the finish.

Fruity, tart & refreshing. This has aged nicely; love to try one fresh!
Feb 18, 2022
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Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey

3.03/5  rDev -25.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
(375 ml crown-capped bottle, re-barcoded 7/7/2021, bottle no 13483, best by: 02/2019; purchased single off shelf at Total Wine last week... decanted into a fat tulip)

L: fluffy scruff of sediment in bottom of bottle... clear, amber liquid, slight sediment haze; foam starts to sizzle away on pouring, but briefly stabilizes, making for a fleeting attraction... messy, broken cap maintains; even laces a broad splotch or two

S: signs of oxidation/staling; baked apple, dried fruit, musty yeast; rounded caramel tone, accented with subtle musty spice... signs? no it's badly oxidized

T: yep, dull malty foundation; thin caramel, peppery spice, old hay in the aftertaste... stale, old beer... unfortunately, a pleasant holiday spiced cookie note is trying to poke through, but the papery static it's fighting is too much

F: light-bodied (thin), dry, with an enlivening peppery prickle and tonic glow lingering

O: 8.49 a bit steep, but I bought it initially thinking it was the Bretta, then realizing it wasn't, but then hoping it had gotten funky in a good way... hopefully I'll be willing to revisit this closer to its origin; I'm afraid any Logsdon I seen out this way were the same bottles I've seen over the past 5 years (1826)
Sep 19, 2021
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
BB 4/18.

Bit of a gusher. Burnt golden orange color. Lace.

Nice farmhouse. A bit of Brett and funk show. Wheat and citrus. Some white grape notes. A bit of crushed black pepper. Brett like finish. Solid.
Feb 27, 2021
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

3.96/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled 3/18, consumed 3/20.
Pale gold with ample foam, some drippy lacing.
Aroma is yeast forward and vinously fruity, doughy, light oxidation.
Lightly sweet and doughy, light fruit acidity, minimal hop bitterness.
Medium bodied with ample carbonation, vinous dry finish.
Overall it’s ok, starting to show it’s age after 2 years. Bretta is better.
Mar 05, 2020
 
Rated: 4.3 by ummswimmin from New Jersey

Nov 30, 2019
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.96/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Only my 3rd from Logsdon, I'm starting to appreciate their respect for the Belgian tradition and their American innovation.
Seizoen Looks close to average for an excellent brewer. Show me more swirling protein, and I'll increase my rating.
Smells are subtle, tree fruit (let's say pear) and some mild yeast-driven tart.
Tastes balance the aromas with a mild hop finish that makes a nice semi-dry; letting the fruit in for a few seconds at a time.
Soft in the mouth, yet enough tart and bubbles to clean the palate for food. Paired nicely with a basil pesto.
Oct 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.28 by Casterbridge from Connecticut

Sep 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.87 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Aug 19, 2019
 
Rated: 4.07 by MaximalC from Illinois

Mar 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.34 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Jun 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by DoctorRobert1969 from California

Jun 13, 2018
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Reviewed by kylesobrien from Canada (QC)

4.05/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a nice 355 mL bottle, kept in refrigerator for some time to leave sediment behind. I've long been a fan of the Seizoen Bretta, this is the first time I've tried the non-bretted version.

This is a pretty opaque, yet radiant beer. Colour is a golden yellow, plenty of fine white bubbles to produce a persistent head. Ample lacing around glass. I'd guess a generous amount of wheat, oats, or spelt was used in the grist.

Aroma is spicy, very earthy with a slight hint of coriander. Flavour is bright -- strong citrusy character, a slight lemony/sour twang, more coriander, and a crisp bitter finish. Refreshing, though not quite as much as the Bretta. A faint phenolic aftertaste, not terribly unpleasant but I think the beer would be better without this in the finish.

Mouthfeel is buoyant, lots of carbonation. This would pair excellently with cheeses and grilled meat.

Relative to Bretta, I'd say this might be hazier (it's been a year, so going on memory), has a lingering malty sweetness that Bretta does not have, and the coriander I perceive here doesn't seem as noticeable in the funkier version. Both have the very noticeable lemony sour character, but it's less intense in this one. I'm curious if this is due to a combo of lemon peel and a healthy proportion of acidulated malt.

Overall, an excellent American saison which is drinkable and authentic. Worth a try, though I think the Seizoen Bretta is a bit more interesting.
Apr 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by Noelito76 from New York

Oct 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by dertyd from California

Oct 26, 2017
Seizoen from Logsdon Farmhouse Ales
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 493 ratings