A Salute to Saisons (2020-2021)

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  1. LakesideBrewing

    LakesideBrewing Zealot (604) Dec 1, 2013 Massachusetts
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    I was hanging in Portland, ME this weekend. I had an Oxbow Farmhouse Pale Ale. Also found Allagash Coolship Pêche on tap at Slab. Delicious!
     
    #101 LakesideBrewing, Jul 27, 2020
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  2. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Per my shady backroom deal, we get one Saison thread, so it won't update. My goal is to curate it so that it's always near the top (especially heading into the weekend and Saturdays).

    BTW, I've never had Bernice and your description is making me want one. I don't care if it's 8 am on a Monday.
     
    #102 mrmattosgood, Jul 27, 2020
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    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    I can't overstate how many times I've passed FPA up at my local. Then, when I do pick up a four-pack, think "shoot, i need this in my life more often."
     
    #103 mrmattosgood, Jul 27, 2020
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  4. MightyTrustKrusher

    MightyTrustKrusher Devotee (387) Nov 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Just had a few Allagash Saisons recently and forgot how good it was. It's good to have a 4 pack saison easily available that isn't as heavy as Hennepin or Tank 7 (both great beers, but I have been wanting saisons a bit lower in abv than those as of late).
     
    #104 MightyTrustKrusher, Jul 27, 2020
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  5. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Unlike many craft beer drinkers (BA or casual), I try to keep the consumption between 4-6% and that probably makes up 90% of my consumption.

    Oxbow tends to fill this niche pretty well with their saisons, and even if it’s around 6.5% I’m happy to have one, but I feel like that’s on the higher end for them.
     
    #105 mrmattosgood, Jul 28, 2020
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  6. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    I spoke with a brewery owner today about #SaisonSaturday and we chatted for a minute about doing like an IG live chat about a beer (nothing crazy, kind of just having a beer with a “friend”). Thought it seemed interesting. Would this be something BA’s would watch? I’m pretty handsome.
     
    #106 mrmattosgood, Jul 29, 2020
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  7. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Tomorrow is the day. It's another #saisonsaturday.

    What's everyone drinking?

    I've picked up Bluff from Plan Bee, but there are a few other options in the basement.
     
    #107 mrmattosgood, Jul 31, 2020
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  8. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Headed to Fox Farm today so it will either be Freckled Fields or the new one, Leeway.
     
    #108 LetsGoExploring, Jul 31, 2020
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  9. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Perhaps it should be BOTH!
     
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  10. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Would love to but this old man is only good for two beers a night (one 750). Then a little Northern Lights oil to drift away.

    Maybe Saison Sunday for the encore.
     
    #110 LetsGoExploring, Jul 31, 2020
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  11. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Haha, I'm getting there too my friend, but it's two of us splitting these beautiful beers. Our move is two great beers, one of us passes out from the lack of sleep (three kids under six), and, if I'm the one awake, I may open one more beer -- but I typically keep it around 5% anyway. On nights I'm feeling particularly sassy, I'll make a gin and tonic ... then promptly fall asleep.
     
    #111 mrmattosgood, Jul 31, 2020
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  12. LakesideBrewing

    LakesideBrewing Zealot (604) Dec 1, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Just moved an Anna and an Arthur from cellar to fridge.
    Cheers!
     
    #112 LakesideBrewing, Jul 31, 2020
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  13. KentT

    KentT Pundit (839) Oct 15, 2008 Tennessee

    East Tennessee has some nice Saison action going on. Blackberry Farm Brewery in Maryville, Tennessee makes some excellent examples, which I recommend. For me, a local brew!!
     
    #113 KentT, Aug 1, 2020
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  14. MightyTrustKrusher

    MightyTrustKrusher Devotee (387) Nov 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Their standard saison is phenomenal. I wish they were available in NJ.
     
    #114 MightyTrustKrusher, Aug 1, 2020
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  15. Amendm

    Amendm Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jun 7, 2018 Rhode Island
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    Their “Classic Saison” is a classic example of a Farmhouse Ale, very enjoyable.
    I was gifted 2x cans so, I can’t speak to distro in this area.

    Cheers.
     
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  16. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    I haven’t decided my lineup yet. Will post here when I do, but you can also hop on over to @mattosgoodwrites on Instagram. I’ll post it with pics tjere
     
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  17. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    We decided on a nice little lineup today.

    Starting with a classic: Fantome Saison. Nice little serendipity. Running an errand for my wife and there was a sign on the door, “Be back in 20.” Well, friends, 20 minutes was just enough time to walk 250 yards or so and check out the saison selection at the nearby store. Three Fantomes! Went with the original though this almost definitely means I’m heading back to the store again.

    Next up, Jackie O’s Elle a foudre ages saison. Finally, trying out Shire from western Mass and their farmhouse. Cheers to #SaisonSaturday
     
    #117 mrmattosgood, Aug 1, 2020
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  18. StoutElk_92

    StoutElk_92 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,045) Oct 30, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Old trilly bottle cellar pull
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    Lineage Spelt, a wild saison brewed with pilsner malt and raw spelt, aged in oak casks

    I believe this bottle is from 2017, it has no date though. I first tried this in 2018 and left this bottle to age. Definitely on the tart/sour puckery side, a bit acetic/vinegary, vinous with white wine notes, white grape skin, kiwi, apricot, zesty lemon, some bready malt, raw spelt coming through like whole grain bread flavor, earthy herbal hops, all bundled in a nice toasty oak cask that I can only presume held white wine in it previously, with some lingering farmhouse notes, spice, hay and straw. Good head retention still sticking around, slightly hazy gold appearance. Aromas are almost lambic-esque and barnyard-like, the cold temperature right now might be covering that up a bit but I'm definitely getting some light barn-like notes, maybe a hint of horse blanket as this opens up more. Feels lighter medium bodied, creamy and crisp with moderately high carbonation. Still digging it, a bit acidic and all, I think they might have improved their later wild ale batches in the small 330ml bottles, and this is still good for a wild style. Cheers! :beers:
     
    #118 StoutElk_92, Aug 1, 2020
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  19. SABERG

    SABERG Grand Pooh-Bah (5,001) Sep 16, 2007 Massachusetts
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Reached into the basement for his 2013 Prairie Fouder
    With time the oak conditioning really softened the feel, carbonation is cider like
    Excellent honeysuckle aroma.
    Do good
    Be well
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    #119 SABERG, Aug 1, 2020
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  20. SABERG

    SABERG Grand Pooh-Bah (5,001) Sep 16, 2007 Massachusetts
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Doing my part
    Enjoying this beauty from Brasserie Dunham.
    The barrel touch is pitch perfect.
    Enough funk and dry finish.
    Do good
    Be well
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    #120 SABERG, Aug 1, 2020
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