Flourish
Progression Brewing Company
- From:
- Progression Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Saison
Ranked #555 - ABV:
- 6.4%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #25,023 - Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 10.79%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 15, 2021
- Added:
- Jun 12, 2019
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico
3.31/5 rDev -12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.31/5 rDev -12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Hazy yellow-gold color, quickly disappearing white head.
Not much aroma. A little citrus,a little pepper.
Ditto taste. Faint lemon, faint pepper.
Not much carbonation.
May 20, 2021Not much aroma. A little citrus,a little pepper.
Ditto taste. Faint lemon, faint pepper.
Not much carbonation.
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.77/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.77/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This is a good example of not judging a can by its label.
Flourish arrives in my second shipment from Beer Drop... who based on significant evidence, I have assumed their business strategy is to beat the distribution laws by only distributing Colorado beer. So assuming all this, I taste Flourish and immediately default that Flourish is further proof to my theory that Saison yeasts don't do well at Mile-high elevations.
After drinking Flourish with an average dinner, I decide it is a good table ale and a typical Rocky Mountain saison... nice, but no big deal and certainly not the yeast that Belgium's master brewers would use. Of course, I discover to my theory's chagrin that Flourish is brewed at Massachusetts' sea level.
With a sub-par yeast, Flourish never gets out of the blocks correctly; not a lively Looking ale. But the spicing (hops and pepper, I presume a yeast leftover) make an interesting nose with enough fruit... mostly citrus. This carries into the Taste with no new revelations. The mouth is medium at best ... as Flourish, say it, needs more bubbles.
As for my micro-brewer review... Progression has a cool crew and taproom and, at least, endeavor to serve bar food... all of which is pretty good for someone in their third year. But they make mostly NEIPAs and I'm sure they are better than the saison I just had. Saison yeast is more work than young brewers recognize and takes years of experience to maintain and improve on ... no matter what elevation !!!
3/3/21 I had the second can from Beer Drop. It paired decently with pesto on pasta; cut thru the olive oil and the citrus reminded me that Spring just may be around the corner... in April when baseball starts. I'd have Flourish a third time, but for now... I'm keeping count over at UnTappd.
Feb 13, 2021Flourish arrives in my second shipment from Beer Drop... who based on significant evidence, I have assumed their business strategy is to beat the distribution laws by only distributing Colorado beer. So assuming all this, I taste Flourish and immediately default that Flourish is further proof to my theory that Saison yeasts don't do well at Mile-high elevations.
After drinking Flourish with an average dinner, I decide it is a good table ale and a typical Rocky Mountain saison... nice, but no big deal and certainly not the yeast that Belgium's master brewers would use. Of course, I discover to my theory's chagrin that Flourish is brewed at Massachusetts' sea level.
With a sub-par yeast, Flourish never gets out of the blocks correctly; not a lively Looking ale. But the spicing (hops and pepper, I presume a yeast leftover) make an interesting nose with enough fruit... mostly citrus. This carries into the Taste with no new revelations. The mouth is medium at best ... as Flourish, say it, needs more bubbles.
As for my micro-brewer review... Progression has a cool crew and taproom and, at least, endeavor to serve bar food... all of which is pretty good for someone in their third year. But they make mostly NEIPAs and I'm sure they are better than the saison I just had. Saison yeast is more work than young brewers recognize and takes years of experience to maintain and improve on ... no matter what elevation !!!
3/3/21 I had the second can from Beer Drop. It paired decently with pesto on pasta; cut thru the olive oil and the citrus reminded me that Spring just may be around the corner... in April when baseball starts. I'd have Flourish a third time, but for now... I'm keeping count over at UnTappd.
Reviewed by hopalongcassidy2 from Massachusetts
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a "Saison Ale": a pale ale (hoppy) with elements of saison character. If you like those two styles, or if you're basically an IPA/Pale Ale drinker who wants to experience a beer with a touch of saison-type flavor, this would be a good choice.
Dec 05, 2020
Reviewed by malrubius from Vermont
2.99/5 rDev -21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.99/5 rDev -21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Can. Golden orange with lasting island and some lace. Peppery aroma with some vanilla and some green grape. Medium sweet with hints of apple juice and vanilla with peppery finish with some lingering apple juice. High carbo with a bite. Meh. I give up.
Sep 29, 2019
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