Stone Saison (new release)

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  1. Will_Edgar

    Will_Edgar Zealot (704) Oct 23, 2013 Iowa
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    Picked up a 6pk of this new Stone offering yesterday. Really diggin' this beer. Stone has gotten a lot of criticism lately for the new beer they've been putting out but I would say they did a nice job on this one. Most saisons lately have been more like funky, farmhouse ales but this is a nice, modern interpretation on the classic Belgian-style saison. Great use of spices and lemon zest. I would like to hear what others who have tried this already think. Yay or nay?
     
    #1 Will_Edgar, Apr 17, 2014
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  2. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Completey Disagree. I thought it was more of a modern take on a Belgian classic.
     
    #2 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 17, 2014
  3. Will_Edgar

    Will_Edgar Zealot (704) Oct 23, 2013 Iowa
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    Yes, it is a modern take on a Belgian classic, should have put that in there. But do you completely disagree with my assessment of it? I thought it was a solid beer.
     
    #3 Will_Edgar, Apr 17, 2014
  4. rather

    rather Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 California

    hopefully I can find this today
     
    #4 rather, Apr 17, 2014
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  5. marleyr

    marleyr Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2014 South Carolina

    You do know that Saison and Farmhouse Ale is the same style, right? Kind of like Scotch Ale and Wee Heavy.
     
    #5 marleyr, Apr 17, 2014
  6. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I have not had this beer yet. Below is the description from the Stone website:

    “First Release: April 2014

    In spring 2011, Stone bought the farm, literally, taking over 19 acres of fertile Southern California soil where we now grow pristine fruits, vegetables, herbs and more for our Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens restaurants. A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale stoked with lemon zest, plus lemon thyme and lavender straight from Stone Farms. This spring-to-summer saison is citric and herbal on the palate with a dry, peppery finish. Thanks to the infusion of fresh West Coast ingredients, this isn’t your everyday saison. It’s our saison—100% Stone. Celebrate the sunny season with an authentic taste of our farm and, with it, our commitment to quality.”

    Last year Victory first produced their version of a Saison: Swing Session Saison, Victory uses peppercorns, orange peel and fresh lemon zest. I enjoy Swing.

    Last year there were a number of BAs commenting that Swing was not an ‘authentic’ Saison since spices were added. Some Belgian brewers use spice additions to their Saison beers so I personally don’t subscribe to that thinking.

    I suspect that some BAs will not view Stone Saison as being traditional because of the spices they added.

    I will try Stone Saison next time I see it on tap.

    Cheers!
     
    #6 JackHorzempa, Apr 17, 2014
  7. Will_Edgar

    Will_Edgar Zealot (704) Oct 23, 2013 Iowa
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    Yes, I know they are the same. However, saying "funky" saison just didn't sound right IMO. Lol
     
    #7 Will_Edgar, Apr 17, 2014
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  8. gmendez1122

    gmendez1122 Pundit (761) Feb 7, 2013 Illinois

    this in CHI yet?
     
    #8 gmendez1122, Apr 17, 2014
  9. Vav

    Vav Savant (1,049) Jul 27, 2008 Illinois

    Next week.
     
    #9 Vav, Apr 17, 2014
  10. beerdedking

    beerdedking Grand Pooh-Bah (3,634) Oct 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    As I'm downing my Ommegang Hennepin, I'm thinking there's no way Stone's Saison could match it. And I'm a Stone lover....of course I'll be the judge of that...
     
    #10 beerdedking, Apr 18, 2014
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