Saison Rue - The Bruery

TenHornsProud

Colorado

4.18/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours a clear yellow orange with a huge, fine white head that lingers and laces. Really nice looking.

Smells of apples and pear up front with floral citrus (lemon-lime) hints following and just a hint of brett funk. Smells tart, clean and floral.

Taste is up front brett/earthy funk followed by some light fruit and citric notes that fades into a slightly malty middle and finishes on bitter and slightly apple note that lingers with acidic fruit notes. Brett sourness up front and a hop bitterness in the finish are most prevalent.

High carbonation and lighter body are right on for the style, which a lot of American version miss.

Fantastic saison that has a myriad of elements: bitterness, floral brett/hop notes, brett funk and sourness. It drinks well and has definite pilsner malt notes that make it feel genuine.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2012 22:51:46 | More by TenHornsProud

DanGeo

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-24-2013 20:41:08 | More by DanGeo

lunarbrew

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-23-2013 13:36:54 | More by lunarbrew

CanisMajor

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-21-2013 23:16:42 | More by CanisMajor

LI_PO12

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-21-2013 18:41:12 | More by LI_PO12

ElSid

California

3.94/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

The Beers of California

#87

Bottled Date: None

A: Liquid sunshine with amber hues in poor light. Sticky and fluffy white foam made up of variable sized bubbles. Lacey cling on the glass.

S: Solid grain with highlights of rounded spice, honey, banana, and bright fruit. Some faint alcohol vapors appear as the beer warms.

T: Banana, apricot, and crisp apple open and quickly transitions to a grainy malt foundation. The funky middle gives way to a spicy bitterness and hints of phenol. The bitterness builds to the finish and is joined by alcohol warmth.

M: On the light side with good syrupy linger and carbonation.

O: A bit more daring with more pronounced flavors when compared to Dupont. A respectable American take on the Saison sporting more hop bitterness and a higher ABV, but in the end I'll be reaching for the Belgian touchstone.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 03:49:38 | More by ElSid

ADTaber

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-21-2013 00:04:49 | More by ADTaber

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-20-2013 22:08:41 | More by johntfox

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-20-2013 04:17:26 | More by Kmat10

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-20-2013 00:31:57 | More by NJB145

jtladner

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

05-19-2013 17:46:08 | More by jtladner

Chugger

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-19-2013 15:05:14 | More by Chugger

Ish1

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

05-18-2013 18:05:24 | More by Ish1

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-17-2013 15:30:32 | More by twenty5

stephenjmoore

Maryland

4.3/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Cloudy pale orange body with a huge frothy cream colored head. Some light shines through the body, but the cloudiness prevents visibility.

S- Spicy Belgian yeast, pears, peach, citrus, a stale earthy aroma. Not as much funk as I would have expected, but very pleasant.

T- Lots of fruity flavors up front with pear and peach leading the way, along with some of the peppery Belgian yeast. The middle has more of the juicy fruit flavors coming through all the way to the finish, but the finish is also where the Brett kicks in. The finish has a very funky taste with some earthy flavors. The aftertaste is fruit and basement. Really different than most saisons I have tried.

M- The feel is great. Perfect amount of carbonation, very juicy and drinkable, finish has just a hint of alcohol.

O-Very impressive beer. I tend to prefer saisons with slightly less abv, but this one is put together very nicely. Really unique way that the flavors work together.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 23:58:25 | More by stephenjmoore

Rainier

California

2.25/5  rDev -45.8%

05-16-2013 06:51:54 | More by Rainier

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -21.7%

05-15-2013 23:43:15 | More by leftoverburrito

avschmitt

Michigan

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-15-2013 12:57:43 | More by avschmitt

moonknight31

California

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-14-2013 22:19:44 | More by moonknight31

mmilyko

Nevada

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-13-2013 23:21:32 | More by mmilyko

kscaldef

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-13-2013 19:15:35 | More by kscaldef

vrbulldog22

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-13-2013 18:03:51 | More by vrbulldog22

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-12-2013 18:22:45 | More by Bonko_the_sane

TysonA

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-12-2013 15:31:20 | More by TysonA

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.36/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

This poured out as a nice golden color with some reddish hues. Great looking white head, great retention and some light lacing. The smell is spicy and slightly sweet citrus. The taste has a rye spiciness along with malt sweetness and a subtle sourness. The mouthfeel is nicely carbonated, very drinkable brew. Overall this is a very good beer and I shouldn't have waited so long to try it.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 01:04:39 | More by Knapp85