Farmhouse
Baere Brewing Company

 

 

a little grainier than most saison types, more of a copper color to it, less of the haze and wheat than i am used to, more richer barley, but its a cool base for this yeast, which is as much belgian as it is farmhouse, fruity and dry, i like the combination a lot, and this is definitely something a little different in terms of the saison style. clear in appearance, no sediment at all, not even a little haze, but a big tall white head. it smells a little toasty, sweet like honey, and belgian from the yeast. there is a little sweetness in the middle, but its cleaned up in the end. notes of red apple and biscuit malt in here, juicy even for a moment. nice carbonation, a relaxed medium body, and a pretty easy drinking and enjoyable beer overall. i like the style to be a little more rustic though, less clean, more funky and interesting, although they have done something good here by diversifying the grain bill beyond what is common in the style. i think the dark stuff and the hoppy stuff is where these guys really stand out, but this is tasty as well.

 

 

 

Nothing to write home about