Noble Rot - Dogfish Head Brewery

Jsenay

Texas

3.8/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into a brandy snifter

A - Pours a golden/straw color and has a medium carbonation. Head dissipates almost right away but, will build quickly with a swirl of the glass. Lacing is heavy when cold and thins slightly as it warms up in the glass.

S - Smells of a white wine. Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Champagne come to mind with a dry, slightly funky aroma.

M - Very crisp with a high acidity. The carbonation really comes alive when it hits your tongue. Scrubs the palate clean while leaving a fruity and almost vanilla-esque film on the back middle portion of the tongue. The warmer it gets the more nuances you can taste. It's just like being a kid again and drinking sparkling grape juice only with alcohol added.

O - I like it. Won't work to hard to search it out in the future but, it's good. Flavors are very subtle when cold so, I would suggest you let it warm a bit. It is very refreshing and if it wasn't for the 9 % ABV, it could be easily session-able. It says "sorta-saison" as a description on the bottle but, I would put this more in the market of a "sorta overly fruity and warmish fermented lager with wine must added" category, although that may not necessarily fit on the label. Noble Rot is definitely worth tasting at least once.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2012 23:01:21 | More by Jsenay

Janeinma

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-25-2013 23:48:12 | More by Janeinma

greyghost86

Delaware

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-24-2013 23:13:24 | More by greyghost86

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.48/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Dogfish Head Brewery - Noble Rot

Shared this brew with da_beers while having a family get together, best time to enjoy a good brew!

Look - Pours a clear pale yellow with a smaller fizzy head. Some good lacing, heavier carbonation.

Smell - Aroma is sour grape syrah and champagne with a hint of malt. Crisp, mouth-watering.

Taste - Fruity and crisp like green grapes and sour apple. Feels like a rich, hearty champagne. Belgian yeast is definitely present and gives it that sour kick.

Mouthfeel - Feel is a little boozy warm, similar to white wine or champagne, throat hot. Very drinkable despite.

Overall - Great Saison fusion, a little hot but it is 9% and it makes up for the heat with good drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 15:10:09 | More by JMScowcroft

Danobold

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-23-2013 03:01:42 | More by Danobold

logicalparadox

New York

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

05-23-2013 02:36:14 | More by logicalparadox

amishbooze

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-22-2013 22:14:34 | More by amishbooze

Screper

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-22-2013 01:22:18 | More by Screper

da_beers

Vermont

4.38/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

My folks sent me this when they had dinner with the co-owners of Alexandria Nicole Cellars in Prosser, WA. I was more than happy to taste it!

A - Pours light golden like a dark champagne, white fizzy head of about a finger. Crazy carbonation bubbles coming up.

S - Smells of champagne and grape and a light malt. Sourness of grape tickles nose.

T - Very unique, appley mix with white grapes. Its heavier than champagne, but the carbonation is spot on. Sweet and tart all together, nice balance.

M - Carbonation tickles the palate, light body, finishes very cleanly. Finishes a bit winey and warm.

O - So unique, good saison, very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 02:48:51 | More by da_beers

GeoffreyM

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-20-2013 23:21:00 | More by GeoffreyM

MidloRapid

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

05-20-2013 00:24:44 | More by MidloRapid

jdhilt

New Hampshire

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Pours a two finger white head that fades slowly leaving some lace. Almost clear very pale yellow/amber color. Good carbonation and medium bodied. Grape nose and flavor is tart grape. Dry finish. Called a saison but really closer to a wine flavor. Not cheap at $14.99 for a 750ml bottle from Julio's Liquors Westborough, MA.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:43:51 | More by jdhilt

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-18-2013 21:04:57 | More by jbarletto

AlMarzo

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-18-2013 07:09:54 | More by AlMarzo

bvermilion

California

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-17-2013 19:57:42 | More by bvermilion

Emkehr

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-17-2013 17:00:21 | More by Emkehr

NoleDoc

Florida

4.48/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served from tap to glass. At first glance it has a light pale yellow color. Looks like a Belgium style and tastes like one too. Has a nice white head to it at first but dissipates rather quickly. Has a Belgium mouthfeel with slight apple and tart finish. You can taste the wheat too. Great beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 00:45:12 | More by NoleDoc

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.84/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A-Pours a clear yellow hue. Good head. Moderate lacing.

S-Musty and rather intense in its mustiness. Having a mild wine background, I can smell the botrytis here and it really does remind me of a dessert wine or Viognier with a bit too much age on it.

T-It really tastes white wine-like. Dessert wine but less sweet. Definitely getting similar flavors to an off-dry Viognier.

M-If the flavor is appealing to you it drinks quite well. The 9% is hidden extremely well...like wine!

O/D-One of the only DFH's wacky beers I have like. Actually I think its the only large format DFH beer I haven't been pissed about after buying it. Its cool, especially if you know about its unique origins.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 00:41:12 | More by VelvetExtract

kbrown

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-16-2013 23:52:03 | More by kbrown

JSkone09

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-15-2013 23:07:01 | More by JSkone09

Brew33

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-15-2013 18:43:57 | More by Brew33

aLenwell

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-13-2013 23:21:28 | More by aLenwell

jkball01

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-13-2013 16:28:42 | More by jkball01

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-13-2013 05:12:46 | More by Bonko_the_sane

jokulhaps

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-13-2013 02:37:26 | More by jokulhaps