Noble Rot - Dogfish Head Brewery

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From BeerAdvocate magazine Issue #62 (Mar 2012):

LOOK: Very pale, bright, clear, Pils-like, active, big frothy white foam head

SMELL: Vinous, Pinot Gris, cheese, fruity, musty

TASTE: Light, vinous, concentrated white grape juice, fruity, slightly acidic, dry, spicy, cheesy, musty, tannic

This Saison (of sorts) was brewed with botrytis (noble rot) infected juice from Viognier grapes and Pinot Gris must, which was intensified by “dropping fruit” (cropping the grapes). It’s then balanced with Pilsner and wheat malts, and finished with a Belgian yeast strain. Although its wine-like flavors dominate, Noble Rot tastes just as interesting as it sounds; demanding a “must” try for adventurous palates.

Serving type: bottle

01-17-2013 03:37:03 | More by BeerAdvocate

Larrydoherty

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-17-2013 21:25:36 | More by Larrydoherty

nootch23

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

06-17-2013 17:49:59 | More by nootch23

mtalley999

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-17-2013 11:09:33 | More by mtalley999

Danimal1101

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-13-2013 15:23:17 | More by Danimal1101

zestar

California

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

06-13-2013 03:47:16 | More by zestar

Thedrizzle

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-13-2013 01:38:00 | More by Thedrizzle

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-13-2013 00:03:56 | More by jaxon53

billbeers

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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beerinNV

Nevada

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-12-2013 14:30:49 | More by beerinNV

zacharrry

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-12-2013 03:11:50 | More by zacharrry

BlurryVisi0n

New York

4.21/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in an over-sized tulip, my favorite Duvel glass. Vintage bottle from date from 2012.

Appearance: A pale gold with medium bubbles on the body, white head maybe 1/3" off the body dropping to nada after a two sips.

Smell: Freaking potent, yeast with a big hurt of grapes and lemon. You sniff and you still keep smelling the scent.

Taste: At first sip, feels like most saisons...give it a little time and you will feel a unique sweetness to it that makes you think of grapes (like the label says) or in my opinion more like raisins but still awesome.

Mouth: Alright when taking the first few sips you want to say heavy but in reality it is medium with a sweet finish.

Overall: When I originally grabbed this I knew nothing about it, let it sit in and once I cracked open the bottle I knew right away to pour this into a tulip. I originally thought it was a "fruit" beer looking at what I red on the label but after taking a sniff I was already going to indulge into awesomeness. Built for those in love with Belgian ales...all you need is a glass, Salud!

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 03:03:04 | More by BlurryVisi0n

Apathetiq

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

06-12-2013 01:11:10 | More by Apathetiq

Luweezy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-11-2013 02:21:32 | More by Luweezy

itchytasty

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

06-10-2013 12:40:59 | More by itchytasty

cozmo

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-09-2013 02:56:07 | More by cozmo

UCLABrewN84

California

3.54/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Pours a clear light yellow with a foamy white head that settles to a small cap on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, grain, yeast, spice, and slight grape aromas. Taste is much the same with sour fruit and spice flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of spice bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that is easy to drink but nothing all that special.

Serving type: on-tap

06-09-2013 02:31:55 | More by UCLABrewN84

erha2

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-07-2013 18:44:20 | More by erha2

sbanacho

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-07-2013 03:36:21 | More by sbanacho

archero

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-07-2013 01:57:51 | More by archero

tuka

New York

3/5  rDev -22.7%

06-07-2013 01:45:29 | More by tuka

LMH88

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-06-2013 22:59:59 | More by LMH88

Jas45678

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-05-2013 23:30:55 | More by Jas45678

MichiganderHB

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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rhoadsrage

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in a long-stemmed tulip)
A- This beer pours a crystal clear lemon yellow body with slow microtrails of bubbles gliding to the surface. There is a sticky thin snow white head that sticks to the glass with each sip.

S- The saison yeast esters are dry with a cooked corn note that grows as the beer opens. It is more of a brett aroma than a DMS aroma. There are some soft sweet musty qualities in the finish.

T- The saison yeast esters blend into a slightly dry white grape flavors with some white bread notes. The hint of fresh malt leads to a tart fruity flavor that finishes dry and lingers as a faint white wine hint.

M- The light mouthfeel has a crisp finish an no alcohol heat with just a touch of astringency when it is pretty warm.

O- The nice farmhouse flavors turns a bit more tart and astringent as it opens but it still has nice flavor and a unique character.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 10:53:52 | More by rhoadsrage