Sun in a Bottle -- Saisons!

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  1. BEEER

    BEEER Crusader (435) Jul 27, 2013 Ohio

    I just had this about an hour ago for the first time and had the same thoughts. I read "farmhouse ale" on the label and it poured black and tasted like a porter!
     
    #61 BEEER, Jul 27, 2013
  2. saison_in_pa

    saison_in_pa Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Vautour/ du bois
    Tank 7
    Sofie
     
    #62 saison_in_pa, Jul 27, 2013
  3. DaveAnderson

    DaveAnderson Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2011 Minnesota

    Another vote for Avec Les Bons Voeux here. In fact, I just grabbed a bottle from a clearance bin for $7 last week. I guess they thought nobody would want a 2011.

    Like others, I have had highs and lows when buying anything Fantome. But the highs are so high.

    And I'll take Seizoen Bretta over Saison Brett any day of the week.
     
    #63 DaveAnderson, Jul 27, 2013
  4. BEEER

    BEEER Crusader (435) Jul 27, 2013 Ohio

    $7- Nice! The shop I bought out had all 2011s...for $10...but still amazing. I drank em all :slight_smile:
     
    #64 BEEER, Jul 27, 2013
  5. RhyminBelmont

    RhyminBelmont Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 Illinois

    I was at a bar that had it on tap. I almost sent it back for a mispour, before I looked it up on BA.
     
    #65 RhyminBelmont, Jul 27, 2013
  6. sukwonee

    sukwonee Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Washington

    Seizoen Bretta
     
    #66 sukwonee, Jul 27, 2013
  7. RaggaD

    RaggaD Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 Florida

    Hennepin really is an amazing summer beer, tried CCB's Cucumber Saison recently and wasn't overly impressed. But as a whole drinking a nice cold saison on a summer day is really a delight
     
    #67 RaggaD, Jul 27, 2013
  8. Thorpe429

    Thorpe429 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,705) Aug 18, 2008 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    All time favorite relatively readily-available saisons include Hill Farmstead Arthur, Fantome Saison, Saison Dupont, Sante Adairius Saison Bernice, and Tired Hands HandFarm.

    In terms of favorite saison breweries...

    U.S.:

    Boulevard
    Crooked Stave
    Hill Farmstead / Grassroots
    Jolly Pumpkin
    Logsdon
    Sante Adairius Rustic
    Tired Hands
    Upright

    Europe:

    De La Senne
    Dupont
    Fantome (before this whole smoke character)
    Jandrain-Jandrenouille
     
    #68 Thorpe429, Jul 27, 2013
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  9. Zone_Fighter

    Zone_Fighter Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2013 Michigan

    Well, I must say I enjoyed it. Took a bit to get used to the "funk", but overall I like the flavor. Reminded me of New Begium Tripel, somewhat.
     
    #69 Zone_Fighter, Jul 28, 2013
  10. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Just had an oxbow......really good

    Enjoy
     
    #70 Giantspace, Jul 28, 2013
  11. joelwlcx

    joelwlcx Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2007 Minnesota

    Surly CynicAle
     
    #71 joelwlcx, Jul 28, 2013
  12. mcrago

    mcrago Pundit (839) Oct 6, 2012 Indiana

    Three Floyds' Zse Zse Zse, and Saison Rue are the only two that I have had. Must say, I did enjoy both!
     
    #72 mcrago, Jul 28, 2013
  13. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah



    Ferme De La' Ville Provision From Block 15 Brewery Is my favorite, but Sofie and Rue Saison are much easier to get
     
    #73 mudbug, Jul 28, 2013
  14. Twan22

    Twan22 Devotee (355) Jan 4, 2013 California

    You sold me! I'm gonna run to Total Wine right now
     
    #74 Twan22, Jul 29, 2013
  15. MRsojourner

    MRsojourner Pundit (839) Dec 28, 2011 Massachusetts

    #75 MRsojourner, Jul 29, 2013
  16. douginromeo

    douginromeo Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2013 Michigan

    I love sour but struggle with the funk in many saisons. That being said, if I had regular access to Prairie Hop, I'd drink the shit out of it all the time.
     
    #76 douginromeo, Jul 29, 2013
  17. LiquidCucumber

    LiquidCucumber Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2009 Ohio

    Just picked up some Tank 7 on my recent trip to NC and I LOVE it. I have very high hopes for Saison-Brett. My faves that I can find around here are:
    Helios
    Sopie
    Fantome
    Cellar Door
     
    #77 LiquidCucumber, Jul 29, 2013
  18. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Lots of great Saisons mentioned.

    I just want to chime in with any Saison from Tired Hands or Hill Farmstead.

    Cheers!
     
    #78 JackHorzempa, Jul 30, 2013
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  19. bonercity

    bonercity Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2012 California

    I had a Fantome Saison over the weekend and I have to say it tasted more like a "horse in a bottle" than "sun in a bottle."
     
    #79 bonercity, Jul 30, 2013
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