Pays Du Soleil - Saint Somewhere Brewing Company

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

02-13-2013 02:45:44 | More by kjkinsey

mixed_master7

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-10-2013 01:59:44 | More by mixed_master7

Rempo

Indiana

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-05-2013 21:50:45 | More by Rempo

DRBiser

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-05-2013 19:57:22 | More by DRBiser

impending

California

4.1/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A-

750ml into a tulip, the cork says 2009. As soon as the cage was loosened the cork rocketed away alarmingly. Pours a deep nearly clear orange amber garnet, orange tinged massive head recedes to a cap that lingers, ok lacing.

Aroma is a mosh pit of clanging scents. Sometimes a thing can smell somewhat unpleasant but you can't stop wanting to sniff, this is that. The dubbel and the saison are clearly present but it seems a forced pairing, the dubbel is slightly dominant. Nonetheless I keep returning it to my nose.

Strong dubbel initial flavor, light figs, caramel and date. Tart on the cusp of going sour. Very nicely dry, strong vinous notes. Deep grape cherry mineral aftertaste. Between thin and medium bodied creamy mouthfeel. Absolutely odd, if this was nearly dead still I would think BFM was the brewer. unique
cheers
jd

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 04:45:54 | More by impending

JeffreyJDavis

North Carolina

3.78/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a 750ml into a Riedel Stemless Goblet. 2012 vintage purchased in Florida, I think it's pretty fresh.

A: Doesn't really look like a Saison at all, deep copper orange color, mildly turbid, very expressive head which subsides very quickly with a residual carbonation stream.

N: Lovely nose, plenty of funk up front with floral, apple and sweet berry scents. Smells pretty complex and inviting.

T: Slightly disappointing based on the nose. I get the funk and the sweet citric fruitiness, but it doesn't really have a lot of complexity. Malt emphasis is stronger than would be expected for a farmhouse ale. Not bad in any way, but not quite as involved as a top shelp Saison. No Peppery finish, etc.

MF: Very light and refreshing, I would classify the body as light to thin. Strong carbonation which keeps the palate clean. Very little clinging at the tail of the sip. Not as crisp as a full on Saison but no lingering coating feeling either.

O: My first Saint Somewhere, and I'm not disappointed. Not world class in any way, but nicely done. I'm anxious to explore their range more fully.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 02:02:38 | More by JeffreyJDavis

Arsenal0328

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

04-23-2013 22:40:14 | More by Arsenal0328

AngusOg

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

04-08-2013 22:36:36 | More by AngusOg

yourefragile

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

03-27-2013 13:42:14 | More by yourefragile

JasonSiedman

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

03-22-2013 02:16:15 | More by JasonSiedman

wilfonzo

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

03-06-2013 01:53:49 | More by wilfonzo

tbarris

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +23.7%

03-05-2013 07:12:52 | More by tbarris

Danny1217

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

02-28-2013 04:40:36 | More by Danny1217

pathman

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

02-23-2013 19:44:34 | More by pathman

ToastySteve

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

02-23-2013 18:14:58 | More by ToastySteve

bklynj

New York

4.75/5  rDev +23.7%

01-12-2013 13:00:58 | More by bklynj

Gonzoillini

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

01-12-2013 04:23:47 | More by Gonzoillini

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

It appears that the version I picked up is the 2010 vintage. Not much to loose since it was 5 bucks for the bomber

A - Very bubbly an lively yet I only get a 1/4 inch of head that fizzes to a constant flow lace ring. Color is quite dark for a farmhouse ale kind of a hazy deep cherry wood oak.

S - Funky with sour dough notes and cherries. Maybe some dark fruits. Might be some Brett and funk too with some hazy. It's not very offending for 2 years old.

T - A tad bit of skunk is delivered from the sour dough like bread body. Notes of apple cider vinegar and tart lemon mixed in with some hay. Earthy and bitter grapefruit yet not from hops. Not bad.

M - Not as bubbly as I figured still quite popping with the carbonation.

Overall I am pretty sure I don't like old farmhouse beers. Still quite a cool label though.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2013 05:04:57 | More by DrDemento456

Texasfan549

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

12-30-2012 23:24:20 | More by Texasfan549

brockdidntslide

Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

bottle had a nice "pop" like a bottle of bubby might. the beer is light, somewhat fruity and sparkling wine-like with a quickly dissipating head. it has saison characteristics and develops into a semi-interesting, if not remarkable, combination of flavors. if it's really 8% ABV as the label says, it does an amazing job of hiding it.

on the downside, it's very thin (almost see through) and not especially memorable. glad i tried it but not one that i would necessarily seek out again. it's more bartles and james than i want in my beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2012 22:24:45 | More by brockdidntslide

SupremePie

Vermont

3/5  rDev -21.9%

12-27-2012 04:48:10 | More by SupremePie

mychalg9

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.2%

12-23-2012 01:51:43 | More by mychalg9

morimech

Minnesota

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Cloudy copper color with a large head that quickly disolves into a thin skim. Acts a lot like a sparkling wine. Not much for lacing either.

Smells very Belgian like. Fruity yeast esters and Belgian quality malt and candied sugar.

Strange combination of flavors but it works in this beer. A lot of yeast esters with the malt profile of a darker Belgian beer. Sweet, fruity flavor with caramel and earthy qualities.

Feels very light and thin for an 8% ABV beer. Carbonation seemed to have lost all its spirit during the pour as it is now relatively flat.

Interesting enough beer. Did not execute in all areas but was good were it really mattered.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 17:58:25 | More by morimech

tobelerone

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

12-07-2012 04:55:54 | More by tobelerone

nightcelt

Tennessee

5/5  rDev +30.2%

11-28-2012 03:40:52 | More by nightcelt