Holiday Saison
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouse

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouse
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
Belgian Saison
ABV:
5%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 3.09%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 24, 2008
Added:
Dec 24, 2005
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.67/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
On tap at the Victoria brewpub. Quite drinkable but active carbonation brings the taste in-your-face. Spice in nose. Lots of head. Corriander, mostly. Orange juice, from concentrate. Same as the Holiday version, just the name change. About average brew though a bit weak for a saison.
Feb 24, 2008
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Reviewed by Derek from Canada (BC)

3.45/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Brewery Info:
"OG=1.056. Brewed for the festive holiday season. with the addition of coriander, this belgian saison has a lovely balance of smooth maltiness and refreshing spice. happy holidays!"

I had this on tap at the brewpub, 5 or 6 oz sample.

A: Golden Bronze, bubbly, leaves a little leg.

S: Bready malt, slight spicyness, fresh hops.

T: Bready, slightly spicy (corriander), dry, earthy finish.

M: Light to moderate body, Moderate to high carbonation.

D: Quite drinkable.

A nice holiday offering.
Dec 24, 2005