Southside Blonde
Perennial Artisan Ales

 

16oz can
L: mountainous OfD-white head caps a hazy pale straw yellow
S: cracker, pale malt, spicy Belgian yeast, grassy & herbal
T: pale malt, cracker, dried fruit, spicy Belgian yeast, herbal lemongrass
F: light-to-medium body, moderate carbonation, dry and semi-bitter finish
O: pretty good. I didn’t realize it was Belgian after the first two cans but it all makes sense now

Clear golden color with a respectable foamy white head.
The aroma is crackery malt with hints of white grapes and apples.
The taste is also crackers, vague apples and white grapes with a touch of coriander and cloves, fairly dry with a mild bitterness.
body is light, excellent carbonation, crisp and very drinkable.
Altogether, this is a very tasty and refreshing brew, should pair well with most foods, nicely refreshing for anytime, very well done.

 

I picked up this can from the brewery and it has been sitting in the fridge for a while. I'm happy to finally get a change to review it. It pours a very clear gold color with a wonderful tall white head. Effervescent. The aroma is grassy, with a Belgian-like spiciness. The taste is balanced, with a yeastiness and a little peppery spice flavor. Light in body and very flavorful. I enjoyed this one.

Solid blonde ale...

...I enjoyed how well it looked to the eye and it had a sweet citrusy smell, mouthfeel was carbonated and the taste was somewhat hokey - but overall, I enjoyed it. Something to enjoy during these hot, Florida summers, for sure.

 

 

 

 

 

Light refreshing, fruity.

A pleasant table ale for the fare of three seasons. (I partially speculate; having tried Southside only in early Spring.)
A pretty Looking blonde, bubbly and not bland. Smells are certainly full of tree fruit, but not distinct. Tastes are complete, balanced. But with an average yeast giving faint clues, the yeast's cultural youth becomes clear in the Taste when compared to those across the Pond. But, Southside cleanses the palate for another bite and does its job.

My fifth from Perennial, they strike me as figuring out how to learn and integrate Belgian styles into their American repertoire. Perennial is now a decade old. That's how long it often takes if you are committed to carrying the costs of learning these unique styles that rely on Belgian yeasts that seem quite different than the other two historical traditions. I look forward to more Belgians from St. Louis. A votre sante' !

Single 16oz can from Party Town

 

16oz can with a best by of 8/16/20, opened 4/3/20.
2 finger white, pillowy and rocky head with very good retention. Pale, straw, yellow-gold color fairly opaque beer. thick, fresh lacy beginnings. Good looking beer.
Chalky, ester filled yeasty and fruity nose. Wheat. Lemon. Belgian Witbier type of nose.
Nice, fruity and subtly spicy flavors.
Bright entry. Light body, low to medium carbonation. Clean and dry finish.
Very Good. This is a tasty beer, don't turn your nose up at "Blonde Ale" - this punches above any generic ideas some may have of that style category.

A: The beer is relatively clear light yellow in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high bright white head that left a large patch of bubbles on the surface and a thin collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Light to moderate aromas of Belgian yeast are present in the nose along with hints of green grapes.
T: The taste follows the smell, except that the flavors of green grapes are a touch stronger and those of the Belgian yeast are a bit weaker. There is a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and a bit dry on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: The aromas and flavors of Belgian yeast and green grapes added a bit of complexity to what might otherwise be a bland blonde ale.

Serving type: can

This 4 pack was in the bargain bin, best by 9/25/19. I'm sure it will still kick ass.

Hazy blonde with a really awesome creamy head of 3 fingers that leaves blotches and glops behind.

Peppery aromas with some honey, lemon, lavender, chamomile tea, and grapefruit rind.

Flavor is crackery and bready to start, with some herbal and grassy notes, some splashes of fresh lemon, grapefruit, floral hops, and pepper. Banana pudding. Clove. Very Belgian. Love this beer.

Feel is crisp and carbonated with a lovely creaminess underneath.

Overall this beer is a stunner. I am quickly falling in love with everything Perennial does.

Edit : nobody else seems to like this beer as much as I do. you all suck. suck my buttcheeks. boom.