Deep Blue
Gizmo Brew Works
- From:
- Gizmo Brew Works
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Saison
Ranked #649 - ABV:
- 6.4%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #29,146 - Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 13.28%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 16, 2025
- Added:
- Dec 03, 2015
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
In the summer of 1997, Deep Blue, a computer designed by IBM, defeated the world champion chess player Garry Kasparov at his own game. This was the first time a master of his craft had been beaten by artificial intelligence. In the summer of 1999, a totally unrelated, yet similarly disturbing advancement in technology struck again when the Hollywood classic Deep Blue Sea proved even Samuel L. Jackson was no match for those motherf@*$ing A.I. sharks.
We pay our respects to these victims of technology with a funky twist on a farmhouse favorite. Our saison has a strong blueberry nose accompanied by a classic Belgian aroma. Dry and crisp, a sweet blueberry flavor takes over, accented by a slight tart ending. Gizmo's summer beer pairs perfectly with hot days, warm nights, chess matches, and sailing in shark infested waters.
We pay our respects to these victims of technology with a funky twist on a farmhouse favorite. Our saison has a strong blueberry nose accompanied by a classic Belgian aroma. Dry and crisp, a sweet blueberry flavor takes over, accented by a slight tart ending. Gizmo's summer beer pairs perfectly with hot days, warm nights, chess matches, and sailing in shark infested waters.
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Reviewed by Singlefinpin from North Carolina
4.21/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Drinking this at one of my favorite tap rooms, Tapped Craft and Drafts in Greenville NC.
Poured from a tap into a pint glass.
Looks golden yellow with a nice white foamy head that dropped quickly to a thin cap.
Smells lightly bready, fruity, blueberry.
Taste follows the nose nicely and the blueberry is right up front on my palate.
If you don't like blueberry don't order this beer as the blueberry continues to build as you drink it.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall a very nice example of a fruit Saison that I would definitely order again.
Cheers!
Apr 21, 2022Poured from a tap into a pint glass.
Looks golden yellow with a nice white foamy head that dropped quickly to a thin cap.
Smells lightly bready, fruity, blueberry.
Taste follows the nose nicely and the blueberry is right up front on my palate.
If you don't like blueberry don't order this beer as the blueberry continues to build as you drink it.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall a very nice example of a fruit Saison that I would definitely order again.
Cheers!
Reviewed by goodbeergoodfood from North Carolina
2.88/5 rDev -22%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
2.88/5 rDev -22%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
This beer smells great with a big blueberry presence. However, the chase starts off with a nice blueberry flavor but quickly becomes very smokey. I found the taste to be very off-putting. The body of the beer is also very thin very water like.
Jul 02, 2018
Reviewed by Homebrewer_Dave from North Carolina
3.88/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours with a clear golden color almost a finger's width of head. Has a good mouth feel. The smell of blueberries is dominant and present as soon as the bottle is opened. It has the usual spice of a saison but the blueberries are the dominant flavor. Very enjoyable beer!
Aug 23, 2016
Reviewed by FriedSlug from North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Deep gold with an off white head that leaves moderate lacing. The aroma is nothing but blueberries with the slightest hint of Belgian yeast. The taste is blueberry and pepper with a nice bitter finish. I really like this beer.
May 20, 2016
Reviewed by derylak from North Carolina
2.79/5 rDev -24.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2.75
2.79/5 rDev -24.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2.75
Deep Blue Blueberry Saison
22oz bottle poured into a pint glass.
Pours golden with a creamy looking but thin and short lived head. Berry aroma immediately upon opening the bottle, sweet haylike notes follow pouring. First note on the tongue is funky (I noted that this was bottled in July, it's now December, could this have gone off?) followed by mild sweetness and blueberry. Lingering bitter finish. Good mouthfeel and adequate carbonation.
I've been eyeballing this for a few months now and wonder if I haven't been looking at the same bottle the whole time. I'm disappointed, but would try again next summer when I can get a fresher bottle.
Dec 03, 201522oz bottle poured into a pint glass.
Pours golden with a creamy looking but thin and short lived head. Berry aroma immediately upon opening the bottle, sweet haylike notes follow pouring. First note on the tongue is funky (I noted that this was bottled in July, it's now December, could this have gone off?) followed by mild sweetness and blueberry. Lingering bitter finish. Good mouthfeel and adequate carbonation.
I've been eyeballing this for a few months now and wonder if I haven't been looking at the same bottle the whole time. I'm disappointed, but would try again next summer when I can get a fresher bottle.
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