Dry saisons like Crooked Stave Surette

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  1. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    What are some other saisons in this style? Most saisons that I try are slightly off from what I want, this was the first one to really hit the mark for me, and one of the things I loved most about it was the crisp dryness. I know Crooked Stave is considered an exceptional brewery so I don't expect a big list of easy to find beers that are equal in quality, but I'd like to try some other beers with this general flavor profile. Thanks!
     
    #1 beernuts, Dec 14, 2014
  2. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    Actually made a thread like this a while back that didn't yield too many results.

    Sofie was a good suggestion, I actually had Arthur the other night and loved that as well.
     
    #2 CassinoNorth, Dec 14, 2014
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  3. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    thanks, I actually remember that thread now, I hadn't had Surette at the time. I do love Sofie, I would have said it was the best saison that I have had until I had Surette. Even Sofie though is just a tad too "sweet" (or not dry enough) for what I really want. I do like the Jolly Pumpkin beers too, unfortunately I have to go into DC to get them, but its not too far.
     
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  4. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Have you had Saison Dupont?

    ETA: Maybe Brooklyn Sorachi Ace as well.
     
    #4 TongoRad, Dec 14, 2014
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  5. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    Almost a year ago I posted this to my Instagram, it was my New Years beer haha. Anyways, I remember it being fairly dry if you want to give it a shot.

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    #5 4kbrianb, Dec 14, 2014
  6. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    I've had Dupont but I can't really remember what it tastes like, I'll try it again. I love Sorachi Ace, its an excellent beer, but not really what I have in mind here. I'm looking for beers that start to border on sour territory, although I know blond sours are really a style on their own so I'm not looking for suggestions there. Almost sour.

    I've never seen this but if I do I'll try it, thanks.
     
    #6 beernuts, Dec 14, 2014
  7. infuturity83

    infuturity83 Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 Massachusetts

    Don't know if this will help, depending on your thoughts on Brett, but Boulevard's Saison Brett is insanely dry.
     
    #7 infuturity83, Dec 14, 2014
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  8. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    I randomly came across it too.... If I'm lucky again I'll snag you one to try
     
    #8 4kbrianb, Dec 14, 2014
  9. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    You are describing saisons that have more than just a traditional saison yeast in them. They have Brett in them as well. Crooked Stave is almost all brett, which will yield a dry beer, much like you mention enjoying Jolly Pumpkin stuff, which is brett as well.

    In some cases, the tartness could be a sour mash/wort, or it could include some lacto when pitched.

    Look for Saison Brett from Boulevard. It's a dry tasting saison.
     
    #9 FATC1TY, Dec 14, 2014
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  10. Will_Edgar

    Will_Edgar Zealot (704) Oct 23, 2013 Iowa
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    ^^^ This! :slight_smile:
     
    #10 Will_Edgar, Dec 14, 2014
  11. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    This may be frowned upon but have you contemplated cider? I've had some ciders that are dry like a good champagne but have some wild attributes based on how some are made, like virtue.
     
    #11 4kbrianb, Dec 14, 2014
  12. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    Awesome, thanks!
    that's good to know and I will try the Boulevard, thanks!
     
    #12 beernuts, Dec 14, 2014
  13. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    I have had some great ciders but that a rabbit hole I don't want to go down at the moment.
     
    #13 beernuts, Dec 14, 2014
  14. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    go down the basque cider rabbit hole, you won't regret it.
     
    #14 Pahn, Dec 14, 2014
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  15. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    2 from Blvd
    Tank 7
    Saison Brett
    and
    Anchorage Love Buzz
     
    #15 gatornation, Dec 14, 2014
  16. southdenverhoo

    southdenverhoo Pooh-Bah (1,567) Aug 13, 2004 Colorado
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    I always throw out Funkwerks Saison as an example of what OP is looking for, but I'm not sure (kinda doubt) it's available in VA except via trade. If you findf yourself in Colorado, don't miss it. 4 packs of 11.2 oz bottles for about $11-12...
     
    #16 southdenverhoo, Dec 15, 2014
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  17. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    So I just picked up a Sorachi Ace for the first time in a long while, it is more dry and just as delicious as I remember, this is in the same ballpark as what I'm looking for, so great suggestion!

    I also found a bottle of 2014 Boulevard Saison Brett, does anyone know how old this beer is? Is it ready to drink now?
     
    #17 beernuts, Dec 19, 2014
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  18. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Pooh-Bah (2,487) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado
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    Casey Saison is something to grab if you ever make it out to Colorado... It's incredible!
     
    #18 tylerstravis, Dec 19, 2014
  19. ArsMoriendiOU818

    ArsMoriendiOU818 Pooh-Bah (1,632) Nov 5, 2013 Virginia
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    There's no Brett-infused saison that's at Surrette's level but I wish you luck in your trevails.
     
    #19 ArsMoriendiOU818, Dec 19, 2014
  20. Mebuzzard

    Mebuzzard Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) May 19, 2005 Colorado
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    I second...or third...the Boulevard mentions
    Aspen Brewing has a nice dry saison as well
     
    #20 Mebuzzard, Dec 20, 2014
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