India Saison
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Pours into a large tulip glass a burnt orange color with a sticky full one finger head atop that settles very slowly,alot of chunks and swirlies in their.Yeasty aromas with a tinge of lemon with a light floral element as well.Flavors start out with the yeast note followed by slightly sour lemon followed by some earthy/black pepper in the finish.It's got some age and the yeast is large but it held up well,well made.

 

 

 

 

 

Polarizing and complex, the worlds of America's hops and that of Belgian yeast converge often and with an array of flavors, balances and varying success. But the dry and peppery saison trends hoppy even without the Americanized twist, but the copious additions of floral, fruity and deeply bitter hops kick the style into a brand new gear.

Its doughy haze is cast against a golden-straw backdrop. Its billowing off-white condenses to rocky proportions with the perfume of tropical, citrus and melon wafting about. A tingle of white wine and pepper entices the nose while its supple sweetness of cookie dough is light, grainy and remiss of angel-food cake.

As the flavors develop over the middle palate, the sweetness quickly dissolves and the fruit and spice round into a balanced medley. White grapefruit, lemon, lime, green apple, green grape, kiwi, gooseberry, passionfruit and pineapple trend dry instead of succulent and eventually culminate with a sprite taste of sparkling white wine, equipped with a bubbly vinous twang. White pepper, cumin and lemongrass balance the fruit and offers a complex bitter tandem with the tartness.

Its bitter finish keeps the ale light and dry while its enveloping carbonation pulls the beer from the tongue and forces a quick finish. Bitter, spicy and dry to finish, the ale becomes remarkably drinkable and refreshing with a stern carbonic bite and light alcohol warmth. Its grassy aftertaste borrows from citrus peel and pine and grips the gullet tightly for the long haul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golden, lightly hazy body with persistent white head. Spicy wheat, lemon, pepper aromas. Light malt up front with spice, pepper, a touch of citrus and grassy hop notes. A thick, but dry body and great drinkability. A nice, hoppy saison.