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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Tasted from a 750 ml bottle on November 22, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a slightly brownish yellow, light oak. Glowy in the sun. Small white head. Little to no lacing and the bubbles fade pretty quickly. The aroma is a mix of light smoke and earthy saison flavors. It's all smoked mushrooms and fresh pale malt. I'm always a little nervous about smoked saisons, and while this beer didn't wow me from the first sip, it's quickly growing on me. It's like drinking a rustic saison in front of a campfire. It's relatively sweet with an umami kicker. The finish is refreshing and dry despite that meaty middle. Feel is full and relatively heavy for a saison, though light for a smoked beer, of course. Very interesting stuff. I'd sorta like to try a twist on it, maybe fruit or barrel.