Walloon - Southern Star Brewing Company

kwill

Texas

4.22/5  rDev +16.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this for the first time as a small sample and couldn't wait to try it again so I picked up a growler first chance I got.

Pours like a light hefeweizen with a small head and plenty of carbonation. Smell has a nice light mixture of sweet citrus, banana, and a little saison farmhouse. Taste is very refreshing with a sweet character which mimics the smell. Mouthfeel is light with a good carbonation.

Overall this is a very solid beer. I would have preferred just a little heavier body, but as is it is a very refreshing drink on a hot summer day. It is a bit too easy to keep drinking this one.

Serving type: growler

07-03-2011 15:12:38 | More by kwill

tbryan5

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-25-2013 20:32:52 | More by tbryan5

bmwats

Louisiana

3.7/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a 12 oz can, into a footed tulip.

A: Orange-ish golden hue. Pours a quarter finger, bubbly, white head. Dissipates very quickly. Very sparse lacing.

S: Orange, cherry, and raspberry with a little bit of breadiness.

T: White bread and hay. Accentuated with very slight hints of fruity sweetness.

M: Light but does have something of a syrupy texture. The little bit of fruit accentuates, come out in the finish and linger momentarily on the palate.

D: Not much resistance, but does have something of a savoring quality.

Atmosphere is pretty decent. Interesting hue, slight head, and very little lacing. Nose is fruity and bready... well-balanced. Bready flavor accentuated with just a faintness of fruit. Light, crisp, and well-orchestrated. Overall, this is a good quaff.

Serving type: can

05-24-2013 02:58:17 | More by bmwats

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10%

04-24-2013 03:04:11 | More by SmellsofMahagony

CarolinaKevin

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3%

04-17-2013 23:51:02 | More by CarolinaKevin

ScubaSteve00

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10%

04-13-2013 17:28:22 | More by ScubaSteve00

drinkAK

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10%

03-17-2013 20:42:32 | More by drinkAK

Pesci

Texas

1/5  rDev -72.3%

02-22-2013 20:49:33 | More by Pesci

markmcconv

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -3%

02-13-2013 19:09:30 | More by markmcconv

jcloud

3.25/5  rDev -10%

02-09-2013 00:07:32 | More by jcloud

ilikebeer03

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3%

01-25-2013 17:49:22 | More by ilikebeer03

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.43/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

For whatever reason, "Walloon" always sounded like an insult of sorts to me. Anyway, this stuff pours a lightly hazy brass-gold topped by a finger of off-white foam. The nose comprises light Belgian yeast, very light biscuit, light banana peel, and a light twinge of lemon peel. The taste brings in more of the same, though now the flavors are a touch brighter, and there's a hint of coriander in the air (the air in my mouth, anyway). The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a drying finish. Overall, a solid little farmhouse ale; nothing special by any means, but I could see enjoying this from time to time.

Serving type: can

01-03-2013 21:15:48 | More by TMoney2591

StArnoldFan

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10%

12-29-2012 00:26:43 | More by StArnoldFan

MoonpieCCSD

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

12-15-2012 17:27:40 | More by MoonpieCCSD

sendbeer

Georgia

2.75/5  rDev -23.8%

12-03-2012 16:29:22 | More by sendbeer

vcoggins

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3%

11-18-2012 01:25:46 | More by vcoggins

dgrauwiler

Texas

1/5  rDev -72.3%

11-16-2012 03:24:50 | More by dgrauwiler

genitempo

Texas

3.65/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - From can to pint glass, pours with minimal violence, leaving an orange fog with a mealy, white head. Lace dissipates and descends quickly

S - Wheat and Citrus aroma, resembling a Hefe.

T - A subtle Saison, but simplified.

MF - hits a midpoint as far as weight goes, with little gas.

O - Southern Star puts out year-rounds that are more exciting. This beer, although not on par with the others in it's class, will definitely serve as a Gateway beer into the craft world for all those BMC devotees.

Serving type: can

11-09-2012 02:30:36 | More by genitempo

ShameAndFailure

Texas

3/5  rDev -16.9%

11-07-2012 23:49:43 | More by ShameAndFailure

mseidens

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +24.7%

11-04-2012 03:32:40 | More by mseidens

ejfreed

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +24.7%

10-31-2012 19:48:06 | More by ejfreed

Davidmor

4.25/5  rDev +17.7%

10-21-2012 15:06:52 | More by Davidmor

dumptruck81

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3%

10-20-2012 19:15:20 | More by dumptruck81

FosterJM

California

3.88/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

1569th Review on BA
Can to Stemmed Tulip
12oz

No canning date
Thanks to Shoky_01 for this

App- A cloudy mix of oranges, yellows, gold and a little bit of white. A bit hazy and not easily see through. A nice one finger white capped head is there and then gone. Doesnt really leave any cling either.

Smell- Its a saison but just smaller. Has some citrus, wheat, yeast and a little bit of a hay aroma. Smelled nice enough, but was just kinda there.

Taste- I really wish I wouldve had a supply of this in So.Cal when it was 100+ degrees out. This really hit the spot. All the nice flavors and layers of a Saison but just toned down, so you dont get knocked on your ass. Was a bit wet instead of dry and added a bit of citrus as well.

Mouth- A nice lighter medium body with a fairly medium to high carbonation. A bit smooth and wet on the finish. Residual yeast, hay and citrus flavors.

Drink- This was really tasty. I enjoyed it alot. I might have to search out more for the style. Good beer.

Serving type: can

10-16-2012 15:05:03 | More by FosterJM

sd123

California

2.75/5  rDev -23.8%

10-16-2012 02:55:03 | More by sd123