Scratch Beer 188 - 2015 (Belgian Style Saison)
Tröegs Brewing Company
- From:
- Tröegs Brewing Company
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Saison
- ABV:
- 7.2%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.7 | pDev: 8.38%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 6
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 11, 2016
- Added:
- May 07, 2015
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Scratch #188 represents our interpretation of the classic Belgian-style ale – the Saison. This once near-extinct ale was brewed in farmhouses during the winter months and stored until summer, when it was served to the seasonally working farmers. (Hint: “saison” translates to “season” in French.) Keeping with a French theme, we use a strain of French Saison yeast to enhance the mouthfeel, which lends a rich, silky texture and dry, champagne-like finish. The result is a mouthwatering, generously carbonated Saison with a tangy citrus zing, sweet malt backbone, and contrasting peppery spiciness. À la vôtre!
25 IBU
25 IBU
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Ratings by BeerForMuscle:
Rated by BeerForMuscle from New Jersey
3.9/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Jun 14, 2015
3.9/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Jun 14, 2015
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by mdfb79 from New York
4.21/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From 07/29/15 notes. 8oz. pour on tap at Fools Gold in NYC at their Troegs tap takeover.
Pours a hazy yellow color with one finger of fluffy white head and low carbonation evident. Very good nose and taste; tons of bananas, cloves, bready malts, fruity malts, and citrus. Medium body and low carbonation, super easy to drink.
Overall I liked this one a lot; this is right up my ally saison-wise. Super banana-y and fruity, with no spice and pepper, a little sweet, and super easy to drink. If that's your type of saison def go for it.
Jul 30, 2015Pours a hazy yellow color with one finger of fluffy white head and low carbonation evident. Very good nose and taste; tons of bananas, cloves, bready malts, fruity malts, and citrus. Medium body and low carbonation, super easy to drink.
Overall I liked this one a lot; this is right up my ally saison-wise. Super banana-y and fruity, with no spice and pepper, a little sweet, and super easy to drink. If that's your type of saison def go for it.
Reviewed by StephenQBreslin from Pennsylvania
4.11/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.11/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A delicious Belgian style Saison that hits the spot on a hot & humid Pennsylvania, summer day! It is crisp and refreshing with a great fruity undertone with a spicy yeast finish.
Jul 12, 2015
Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.78/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: slight haze; medium gold in color; 1 finger white head that receded to a thin collar; OK lacing;
S: coriander, black pepper, orange, yeast;
T: orange with lemon is predominant, but coriander and black pepper are both evident; lightly tart and lightly sweet from mid-palate on; a touch of bitterness at the finish;
M: light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation;
O: head didn't last; not much lacing; no dryness on the finish; with that said, the flavor was nice and the beer was enjoyable to drink;
Jul 12, 2015S: coriander, black pepper, orange, yeast;
T: orange with lemon is predominant, but coriander and black pepper are both evident; lightly tart and lightly sweet from mid-palate on; a touch of bitterness at the finish;
M: light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation;
O: head didn't last; not much lacing; no dryness on the finish; with that said, the flavor was nice and the beer was enjoyable to drink;
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