Neon Lights
Grimm Artisanal Ales

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From:
Grimm Artisanal Ales
 
New York, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 7.61%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
74
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 12, 2018
Added:
Apr 07, 2016
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  15
Neon Lights is a delicately complex hop-forward farmhouse ale. Huell Melon and Hallertau Blanc hops complement the funk from our blend of yeasts with notes of lemon rind, strawberry, and a hint of dank. Crisp with a refreshing snap of bitterness. A step beyond Liquid Crystal in our quest to refine the perfect quenching hoppy saison. Draft only, 30bbls brewed at Flagship in NYC, April 2016. Because we used German malt and hops, we named it after one of our favorite kraut rock jams.
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Ratings by kvgomps:
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Rated by kvgomps from New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

May 13, 2016
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Rated: 4.52 by StoutElk_92 from Massachusetts

Apr 12, 2018
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

3.79/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Hazy lemon yellow with moderate carbonation, and 4 fingers of fluffy, off white head. Huge gusher even without agitating the bottle.

Smells of pears, apples, caramel and phenols.

The taste follows the nose. Its accentuated with deep bitter notes, a slight hit of granny smith green apple sour.

Medium body with an abundantly foamy carbonation.

Got this in Upstate New York, drinking in Muskoka, Ontario, April 3rd, 2018. Decent farmhouse ale.
Apr 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.16 by CraftFan5 from New Jersey

Aug 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Aug 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by drummerdwzp from Connecticut

Aug 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.6 by Davoc727 from Virginia

Aug 10, 2017
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.85/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
well made beer here, but i had higher hopes for this one. i am guilty of always expecting the world from grimm beers, but this recipe just didnt pop me off. the thing about it, is that its a real delicate beer, its low alcohol, light bodied, real dry, and not overly funky or interesting on the yeast front, despite being a little wild tasting, and so the excessive hop bitterness thats here just seems like way too much. in fact, it really dominates the back half of the beer, much to its detriment in my opinion. part of me likes if for being more old school in that respect. too many of these farmhouse styles get dry hopped with new world varietals until they are so juicy and fruity that the yeasts are covered up. this is almost hopped like a bitter pilsener, grassy and bitter and still very clean, but i just think its overdosed for how mild the rest of the drink is. clear and bright in the glass, easy drinking save the aforementioned hoppiness, and with a cool clean saison strain and light bretty finish. subtle citrus here, earthy spice, and a clean overall complexion. its really well done beer, but this bitterness is gripping and i think it blows up the beer a little bit. still a fun one to drink and a nice break between some incredibly heavy beers in a monumental session this weekend!
Jul 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Philcassella from North Carolina

Jun 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by dextermcgurk from New York

May 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

May 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by JNPIII127 from New York

May 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by MMOSNN from North Carolina

May 06, 2017
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Reviewed by brureview from Massachusetts

4.15/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured a 3F head in tulip glass with a light pear color. Lacing.

Excellent aroma- especially for a Saison. Tropical fruit, citrus, mellow tangerine, stone fruit.

Nice tartness. Not too carbonated- an issue with some Saisons.

Lots of earthy citrus in the taste, but I would have liked to see a better transition from the aroma with tropical fruit.
Warming brings out the fruit better.

Light bitter finish- just right.

One of the better Farmhouse Ales I tasted in a while. I have greatly enjoyed the beers from this brewery.
This Saison is not overdone, not too carbonated nor bitter which can dwarf the taste. Easy to drink with lots of flavor.
Apr 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by kbgratz from Texas

Apr 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by Brewery_Decimal_System from Texas

Apr 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Patches826 from Massachusetts

Apr 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.44 by festizio from California

Apr 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by jbeervt from Vermont

Apr 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by Uconnelmo from Connecticut

Apr 09, 2017
Neon Lights from Grimm Artisanal Ales
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 74 ratings