Abricot Du Fermier
Side Project Brewing

L: Pours a very strong pale orange yellow with no head and no lacing on the glass.

S: A nice toasted oak leads off, followed by a nice hint of Brett, some nice apricot and notes of sour tartness, very nice aroma.

T: A strong Brett and apricot mixes with lots of sour and tart, and a nice strong toasted oak. Amazing golden sour.

F: Smooth medium body and good carbonation.

O: This is a world class golden sour ale.

 

Look - slightly hazy orange with a great thick white head and sticky lacing and rimming
Smell - tart candied apricot woody
Taste - for SP, not as tart as some. Still tart but pretty great. candied Apricot and woody like the smell
Feel - Medium body and carb, slight creamy... lasting tingle afterwards
Overall - really fantastic beer!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appearance - The beer was the color of an apricot. It was golden orange with some red hues. Carbonation was visible.

Smell - The apricot seemed dry in the nose, but you could easily can detect a funk of a saison.

Taste - At the front, the apricots were quite sour. It really tingled the sides of the tongue. There was an undercurrent of fruit sweetness. Toward the back, the funk of the saison came through and provides a sense of balance.

Mouthfeel - The body was vicious, almost like an actual fruit smoothie.

Overall - I can definitely appreciate a saison like this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours an apricot orange with a little haze to the translucency. Transparency drops towards murky when the last of the bottle is poured into the glass. Head never forms. Aroma is apricot right off the cuff, although it's mild and nuanced into the profile. Stone, lemongrass, and earth add some more depth. It has a pleasant tartness to it, leaning into a little acidity. Flavor profile takes the acidity up a notch, especially when served at fridge temperature. The acidity wanes as the beer warms. Apricot adds some sweetness, and is more forward than the nose, taking up a more dominate role. It's still well balanced and nuanced into the flavor profile. Cellar stone, earthy malts, grass, and lemon zest create the rest of the profile, all accompanied by some minor tartness. Mouth feel is still in effervescence, delivering a smooth texture. Thickness is medium. Overall, a tart apricot saison that delivers tasty simplicity.

Served in a 15.5oz Speigalau tulip from a 750mL bottle. Blend #5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truly excellent beer. Not too funky, but plenty of saison characteristics. Pleasant apricot flavor. Dry finish. Aging in wine barrels gives it a subtle booziness.

 

 

 

 

Great brew!