Saw-Whet Saison
Highland Brewing

Saw-Whet SaisonSaw-Whet Saison
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From:
Highland Brewing
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 8.64%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
59
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 24, 2017
Added:
Jan 29, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  13
This farmhouse ale shows off a complex and a unique, spicy yeast with subtle citrus notes. Astutely hopped for balance and dimension, while finishing exceptionally dry. A perfect beer to transition from winter to spring.

The Saw-Whet Owl is the smallest bird of prey in the U.S. and can be found perched among the high-elevation conifers in the Appalachian Mountains.
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Ratings by jasadewi:
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Reviewed by jasadewi from Tennessee

3.78/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It was traditional golden brew. It had a flat but powerful malty and wheat aroma. It tasted like biscuits and french bread, with a smack of hoppiness. It was both bitter and wheaty. The mouthfeel was great and light. I could drink many of these beers and feel happy about my selection.
Apr 02, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.71 by Satorn from Florida

Mar 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by justinm4bama from Alabama

Nov 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.2 by yaksurf from North Carolina

Nov 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.65 by Samputnam14 from South Carolina

Oct 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by rangerred from Tennessee

Jun 30, 2016
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Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina

3.41/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Look: It pours light golden with a large white head. It is cloudy.

Smell: It has high fruit aromas with a high amount of spiciness. There are hints of floral in the background.

Taste: There are moderate fruit flavors and spices. There are also flavors of orange, hints of pepper and hints of floral hops. It has a light body, with some sourness in the finish.

Feel: The finish is dry with a low-moderate bitterness and a high amount of carbonation.

Overall it is a fruit and spice ale with other balance complex elements.
Jun 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by robebo44 from Virginia

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by bb-magic from Florida

Jun 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by CalebM from Florida

Jun 06, 2016
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Reviewed by avalon07 from South Carolina

3.81/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Poured from a bottle to a pint glass. Had a golden yellow color and a cloudy consistency. There was a huge, fluffy, long-lasting head. Below average lacing.

S: A nice, yet underplayed aroma of yeast, citrus, and a little malt.

T: Tasted of citrus (lemon,orange), spicy yeast, light malt notes, pepper, a little hint of banana, and some hoppiness. A solid enough flavor in most respects, though it isn't quite as vibrant and forceful as some saisons. Nevertheless, it's a light, fruity and easy to drink.

F: A well carbonated beer with a somewhat dry finish. Light- to medium-bodied.

O: This is a pretty likable beer, in spite of its small flaws. Very drinkable.
May 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Brian_L-2056 from West Virginia

3.16/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pours a hazy orange color with a very frothy bright white head. Well carbonated as well. The smell has predominately spice notes. Initial taste is spicy as well but not much else throughout the palate. Not really detecting much citrus. Has good lacing and a slightly dry aftertaste. I like the spice flavor but wish it had a little more than that.
May 27, 2016
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
part of a flight at The Casual Pint, Knoxville, TN.

looks good and saison-y, slightly cloudy yellow with a small bright white head which persists.

Strong Belgium yeast smell, a little bit of citrus as well.

Taste matches the nose, a little bit of pepper at the end as well. Mouth is slightly below medium.

A good saison, best beer of the flight.
May 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by Mojo from Alabama

May 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.44 by REVZEB from Illinois

May 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by DrewsBrews450 from North Carolina

Apr 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by Dragginballs76 from South Carolina

Apr 21, 2016
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Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada

3.72/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: yellowish orange in color with a 2" head.

Smell: citrus and some spiciness comes through in the aroma.

Taste: lemon zest, cracked pepper, hint of banana, yeast, and a moderate bitterness.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Crisp from start to finish.

Overall: if you are in the mood for a saison, this one will do it for you.
Apr 21, 2016
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Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.81/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: Pours a hazy medium golden yellow in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising along the edges of the glass and faint honey orange highlights. The beer has a two finger tall foamy off-white head that slowly reduces to a large patch of thick film covering the entire surface of the beer with a thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of toasted cereal malts, lemon citrus, herbal/medicinal hops, and spicy saison yeast. Light aromas of Belgian yeast.

T: Upfront there is a moderate flavor of toasted cereal grain malts and biscuit malts with a light flavor of lemon citrus. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of spicy saison yeast and light to moderate flavors of Belgian yeast. There is a light flavor of herbal/medicinal hops which imparts a light amount of bitterness towards the finish which fades away pretty quickly.

M: Just shy of medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Light amounts of dryness in the finish.

O: Not the most complex flavor/aroma to this saison but definitely an easy to drink one with well hidden alcohol. Enjoyable.
Apr 20, 2016
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Rated by newdamage1 from South Carolina

3.95/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Session beer only
Apr 17, 2016
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Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 59 ratings