Idle Playthings
Braindead Brewing

Had it on tap at the brewery. Clear yellow color with little head or lacing. Sweet fruity smell and taste. Lemon candy, very tasty, but for a small portion.

This appears to be mislabeled a saison. It is actually a Belgian style strong golden ale.

Served in a snifter glass
Appearance – The beer is served a hazy golden-yellow color with a two finger head of white billowy foam. The head has a good level of retention, slowly fading over time to leave a ton of foamy lace on the sides of the glass.
Smell – The aroma of the brew is big of some tropical fruit and candied sugar smells along with aromas of sweet bubblegum and yeast in there as well. Overall the smell is quite sweet and inviting with a just a hint of alcohol warmth.
Taste – The taste begins with some sweeter fruit tastes, with them being a mix of tropical fruits, orange, and some harvest fruits as well. Along with these flavors comes some light yeasty tastes bringing with them clove, bubblegum and banana tastes. Toward the end, a hint of alcohol hits the tongue and with some light sweetening of the flavor profile due to a candy like flavor coming to the tongue, one is left with a sweet warming taste in the mouth.
Mouthfeel – The body of the brew is average in thickness and chewiness with a carbonation level that is slightly higher. Very appropriate for the flavors and the style, which makes for a more exciting and easy sipper.
Overall – A very tasty Belgium Strong with lots of nice smooth sweetness allowing it to possess a great drinkability.

 

 

09/14/2016