The Saison Effect?

The only thing I can think of is that some saisons (Boulevard Tank 7 is a perfect example of this) can have a "soapy" finish (not a bad finish for that particular brew) that can coat the tongue. Maybe that soapy flavor is carrying over.

 

Hmmm can't say I've had this happen to me. Maybe you're really sensitive to that flavor? The same way some people are sensitive to cilantro or something, and that flavor dominates the whole dish they're eating?

 

Carryover flavors should always be a concern when going from beer to beer, it's just that in this case you're probably noticing it more than at other times.

 

have you tried drinking water or eating something between beers? Does that make a difference?

 

Do you rinse your glass out or change glasses? That could do it if its funky/sour saison anyway.

 

I've always thought it would be more noticeable with "big" styles, imperial stouts, IPAs. That's why its recommended not starting with those and going with more mild/light beers.

I'm guessing something with a very distinct and noticeable flavor would be more noticeable, like some Belgians.

 

It's the phenols that always seem to have more 'disruptive' qualities to me, even in a lower gravity beer- that would be stuff like spices (peppery, clovey...), or even into the medicinal/plastic range. It'll take more than a sip or two of water to clear that kind of thing from your palate. So, yeah, in a broad sense you'll get them more in Belgian styles.

 

Cleanse your palate with a Miller High Life and after that everything will taste better.

 

I don’t like Saisons, there I said it and I’m out of the closet.

 

Have you tried any of Resident Culture saison's? They are legit top shelf saison (at least the 1 I had)...up their with HF and Suarez IMO.

 

Not haven’t, I’ve sampled some of their other beers, but I didn’t really care for them, it’s more my wife’s style. I don’t remember the name of those though. I’ve tried some of the Haw River Saisons, but they’re not really my thing.

 

Funky is one of those 'stinky' flavors [something like skunk odor lasting in your nose (the real kind of skunk)] that I can't get out of my mouth for hours regardless of what I do.

 

I've always felt that a nice strong sour/wild will definitely "cleanse" my palate

 

Yes, at least for me this is a thing. Drinking water between beers is not only a good habit as it will rehydrate you and somewhat clean your palate. Also bread/crackers go a long way in aiding with the same. I find this mainly with belgians, saisons and wild ales.

 

If they are unsalted.

 

Eat a pretzel or cracker to clean your palate between beers friend.You will instantly notice the difference.Cheers!