Saison De Lente - The Bruery

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

2.96/5  rDev -26.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

750ml bottle poured into a Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a moderately hazy copper color. The head is a two finger white shade that intensely forms bubbles as it's poured. It recedes fairly quick, and leaves spotty rings of lacing down the glass.

S: There's a nice funky barnyard tone, and a lesser inhale of both citrus and apple peel. The citrusy qualities almost seem hop-derived; always a good thing in my book. Aromatically, it's a little mild for my tastes, but nonetheless pleasant.

T: At first, citrus qualities hit the tongue are quite pleasant, before the funkiness starts to build up. The finish is a combination of citrusy/grassy hops, herbs, and barnyard flavors. I feel like the modicum of complexity it offers isn't quite enough to inspire further sips out of interest. Generally, the flavors here are extremely nondescript, to a fault - and even worse is a note on the back end which is distinctly mineral-esque to the point of being metallic. It's not bad, just insipid.

M: The feel starts off with a decent creaminess, before fading to a moderately dirty dryness on the finish and aftertaste. This dryness doesn't fully last; a syrupy linger coats the palate - one that inhibits drinkability. It seems like the wet, creamy feel exasperates the strength of the already high carbonation to me. On the positive side, it certainly feels lively.

O: This one isn't that great. I can see this one appealing to the masses - but the drinkability isn't fantastic, and it doesn't feature the requisite depth to make it interesting, either. At least this is one of The Bruery's cheapest offerings...at $10/750ml. I've certainly had far more interesting 4/6 packs at the same price (and even far more interesting saisons, for that matter...can you say Tank 7?)

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 22:39:19 | More by ThisWangsChung

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Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

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Bung

North Carolina

3.99/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

750ml. Bright yellow/light gold pour. Huge billowing head, but not completely annoying like some. Much lacing left.

Aroma, some musty yeast, more citrus. Coriander, very light clove.

Taste, a little carmelly malt and hay. Some grass and citrus zest, light lemongrass. The yeast is very under control. Maybe a little peppercorn. Clean dry finish. Just a faint lingering bitter.

It is lighter, almost to a fault. Very drinkable and refreshing, but feels like it could use a little "more" here. Maybe get a little crazier with the yeast. Still very good, maybe a tick high price wise, but worth it at least once.

Serving type: bottle

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Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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Maryland

4/5  rDev -1%

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Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

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alaimoa

Connecticut

3.73/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Pours a nice straw light/golden yellow with 2inch head
Smells fruity like berry and slight hops in the backdrop
Taste/mouthfeel quite nice with a medium saison body, mouthfeel doesn't linger much but has a crispness to it with the fruit and tartness coming through
Overall a tasty saison I could definitely drink on a warm day

Serving type: bottle

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Louisiana

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

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New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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Florida

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

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West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

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West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

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