Sgt. Pepper - Cambridge Brewing Company

ryan1788a5

Massachusetts

4.23/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

22oz bottle poured into a Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a brassy golden-orange color with a mild haze. The rocky white head stands at a solid three fingers and doesn't budge. Thick collars of lacing remain on the glass.

S: Incredible nose: doughy malt with a touch of chopped almonds, chalky yeast, bit of clove-like phenol, some tropical fruits (pineapple), floral/spicy hops, soft spices, potpourri, and black peppercorns.

T: Doughy malt tastes open. The Belgian yeast is chalky, vaguely spicy, and a touch fruity. Hops come through with mildly citrusy and spicy tastes of their own. Peppercorns and crushed black pepper show up on the mid-palate and build in intensity. The peppery, prickling heat reaches impressive levels. Finishes with a big peppery burn, mild floral hop tastes, and a receding chalky and fruity yeast taste.

M: Light in body. Full and fluffy in the mouth. Creamy and smooth. Great mouthfeel.

O: CBC has outdone themselves this time. This is not a gimmick. The base beer would be an excellent saison in its own right. While the pepper is the main focus of the beer, it plays off of the saison beneath quite nicely. I hope they turn this into a year-round release. It's one hell of a food beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2012 22:32:14 | More by ryan1788a5

doremite

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

06-13-2013 22:30:59 | More by doremite

brureview

Massachusetts

4.16/5  rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

The beer poured a dark honey color with a 1 F thick head into a tulip.

There was a faint aroma of vanilla from the head.

The mouth feel was lightly carbonated- just enough to enhance the style of the beer. Some Saisons are overly carbonated which detracts from the taste profile.

The taste is singular: some tropical fruit, hoppy, with a strong peppercorn finish.

I could taste peppercorns on my tongue minutes after drinking the beer. The presence of the peppercorns diminish only slightly with warming.

Overall, a very different Saison. Not the more common overly carbonated imbalanced Saison, but a beer style brewed very differently with a special edge: fruit, spice and peppercorns.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 01:11:48 | More by brureview

HattedClassic

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-07-2013 22:23:50 | More by HattedClassic

mre0683

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-07-2013 00:33:44 | More by mre0683

LMH88

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-06-2013 22:58:33 | More by LMH88

Rainblows

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +22.3%

06-05-2013 15:04:28 | More by Rainblows

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-05-2013 01:56:32 | More by outoffocus

ktblue22

Vermont

4.18/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

I absolutely adore this beer. Farmhouse and Saisons are definitely my favorite style, and I love the way that CBC gave this their own signature kick. The peppercorns are a wonderful addition at the back of your palate, accentuating the dryness of the saison. I had this first at ACBF this weekend, and just had to find it again.

The color on this beer is very dark for a Farmhouse, but it is still a crisp, clear and delightfully dry brew. I highly recommend this - I can't wait to try more from CBC

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 17:44:29 | More by ktblue22

hefferee

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +22.3%

06-04-2013 17:29:36 | More by hefferee

SheLaLa

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-04-2013 17:27:57 | More by SheLaLa

pjs234

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-04-2013 02:32:03 | More by pjs234

ElijahRivera

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-03-2013 17:55:30 | More by ElijahRivera

nootch23

Massachusetts

2.5/5  rDev -32.1%

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DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-01-2013 19:19:35 | More by DrunkinYogi

GRG1313

California

2.5/5  rDev -32.1%

06-01-2013 04:52:38 | More by GRG1313

trevorpost

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-01-2013 02:03:48 | More by trevorpost

AngelM

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

05-30-2013 18:33:10 | More by AngelM

ncaudle

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-28-2013 18:26:26 | More by ncaudle

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

05-26-2013 14:23:54 | More by mendvicdog

roach4230

New York

1.5/5  rDev -59.2%

05-24-2013 21:42:11 | More by roach4230

Dubbs33

New York

1/5  rDev -72.8%

05-24-2013 21:41:41 | More by Dubbs33

heresy22

California

3/5  rDev -18.5%

05-24-2013 20:37:59 | More by heresy22

pveilleux

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -45.7%

05-23-2013 02:54:50 | More by pveilleux

dcguitar

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-22-2013 00:29:23 | More by dcguitar