Saison Style Ale (Sonoma Farmhouse) - Lagunitas Brewing Company

Jettanbass9

Pennsylvania

3.2/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

this was a last second pick up from Capones in Norristown.

Slightly cloudy with a pale pilsen gold hue. a high level of carbonation can be seen as tightly knit bubbles float to the top. A light thin eggshell hued head caps this refreshing looking brew.

Earthy, grainy notes take the forefront but a metallic blast cuts through it all. I searched for some sour notes but only found sweet malts and possibly some earthy/herbal hop aromas. The metallic note is very distracting.

Pilsner grains, sweet malts and an earthy, just barely, pepper character come through. This beer is clean, way too clean for the style. Nothing is offending, too extreme or too subdued but it just lacks any umph.

Mouthfeel is smooth and dry with spot on carbonation. What it lacks in taste makes up in mouthfeel and body. This beer is easy to put down, no doubt about it. There is nothing offending about this brew just not a lot of character. If this were on tap, this would make a helluva contender to pair with just about any hearty dinner or rustic sandwich at lunch. It's clean, crisp profile makes a perfect pair with just about any meal.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2008 03:11:22 | More by Jettanbass9

AgentMunky

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

04-21-2013 00:45:57 | More by AgentMunky

leprakhan

California

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

02-27-2013 09:55:37 | More by leprakhan

thehead92

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

01-24-2013 04:08:07 | More by thehead92

chippo33

Vermont

3/5  rDev -11.2%

12-04-2012 03:27:38 | More by chippo33

TheRuss9585

Vermont

3/5  rDev -11.2%

11-21-2012 21:36:12 | More by TheRuss9585

metter98

New York

3.4/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

On-tap at Beer Authority, New York, NY

A: The beer is slightly hazy pale yellow in color. It poured with a quarter finger high off white head that left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface and lots of lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: There are moderately strong aromas of lemon citrus and grainy malts in the nose along with some hints of spices.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and has lots of lemony citrus and grainy malts in the flavors. There are some very slight hints of sourness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation. No dryness is perceptible.
O: The lemony aromas and flavors of this beer are nice except that it seems it could have used some more dryness and spices.

Serving type: on-tap

11-03-2012 18:20:07 | More by metter98

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

10-20-2012 02:54:32 | More by t0rin0

brbrocc

New York

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

10-18-2012 02:33:54 | More by brbrocc

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev +3.6%

09-29-2012 15:01:00 | More by DrunkinYogi

litheum94

California

4.4/5  rDev +30.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Growler from Lagunitas. Awesome glass!

Pale golden body, slightly opaque, but you can still see through it. Short, tight, bone white head. Settles out to a thin cover, with some pools of bubbles.

White pepper and some clove spice. Grassy. Lemon twinge with some tea like aromas. Earthy yeast. Perfect saison nose.

Bright, lemon flavors, tending more towards the sweet side, but with some tartness. Nice spicey bite mid-palate, with some pepper warmth. Light flavors of stone fruit with earthy tones. Finish has some chalky flavors, and more earthy tones from the hops. Dry and crisp, with a good amount of carbonation. A little bitterness lingers.

This is one of my favorite saisons. It seemed to disappear for awhile, but now seems to be in regular rotation at Lagunitas. Refreshing and tasty. Glad I can get this again.

Serving type: growler

09-09-2012 23:26:05 | More by litheum94

jurbanik

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -3.8%

09-07-2012 13:49:56 | More by jurbanik

elNopalero

Texas

3.63/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This pours with a big heady foam atop a golden, clear yellow beer. Think hazy blonde-straw yellow.

The aroma has some estery notes. Very floral, with just a hint of wet hay.

The flavor is light, floral, spicy, and dominated by yeasty estery notes. The characteristic Lagunitas hoppiness is dialed down on this one. Easy drinker, albeit not terribly interesting.

Serving type: on-tap

08-30-2012 19:45:41 | More by elNopalero

beerpadawan

California

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

08-25-2012 16:53:58 | More by beerpadawan

olympicgatorade

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

05-02-2012 20:58:26 | More by olympicgatorade

ehammond1

California

3.68/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

On Tap

Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA

Clear golden yellow with a somewhat small near-white head that doesn't leave much stick down the glass.

The aroma is that of a classic saison: some lemon, distinctive yeast, a bit of black pepper, and a bit of hay and grass.

The flavor is similar to the aroma and quite classic. The lemon and yeast are the main elements, with a bit of distinctive pepper and grass character.

Medium bodied with lower to moderate carbonation.

A classic saison that lacks a bit in appearance and mouthfeel.

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2012 22:15:49 | More by ehammond1

theempire

California

4/5  rDev +18.3%

02-04-2012 00:21:37 | More by theempire

djbreezy

Washington

3.65/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Belmont Station in PDX.

appearance - yellow and transparent, some lacing, white head

smell - fruit, grass, lemon

taste - lemon and spice, fruit, grassy, wheat

mouthfeel - light, well carbonated

overall - pretty standard saison fare, refreshing

Serving type: on-tap

12-25-2011 21:44:39 | More by djbreezy

CelticAleMan

California

3/5  rDev -11.2%

12-15-2011 04:20:47 | More by CelticAleMan

GRG1313

California

3/5  rDev -11.2%

12-13-2011 07:37:10 | More by GRG1313

coldriver

Texas

4/5  rDev +18.3%

12-11-2011 00:35:46 | More by coldriver

Reidrover

Oregon

3.73/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Venti's Taphouse Salem..full Imperial Pint.
Golden ,bright straw coloured ale with a good sized pure white head.
Nice breezy saison/pepper aromas..but not too strong
Veery nice semi-dry taste..not too sweetv ,just right
Very nice on the tongue..not too carbonated
Overall a good drinkable attempt

Serving type: on-tap

11-26-2011 05:08:05 | More by Reidrover

codynevels

California

4/5  rDev +18.3%

11-22-2011 07:34:13 | More by codynevels

Mora2000

Texas

3.58/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap at The Common Table.

The beer pours a gold-amber color with a medium-sized white head. The aroma has a lot of wheat in it, with some grass from the hops and also some Belgian yeast notes.

The flavor is similar. I get a lot of pepper from the yeast, as well as a little bit of orange citrus and a lot of wheat. There is some hop flavor but not any bitterness.

Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

11-21-2011 04:06:51 | More by Mora2000

scottfrie

California

4.15/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On-tap at the brewery 8/20/2011.

A: Served a very light clear yellow with a long lasting white head that eventually faded into a fuzzy film that left some streaks of thin lacing down the glass.
S: Tons of fruit on the nose. I get sweet and strong notes of peaches and golden fruits with a touch of hay.
T: Super fruity like the nose with flavors of peach and lemon. I also get chalky yeast, a touch of minerals, bubblegum, lemon zest, bread and grassy hay. Flavors are light and refreshing.
M: Soft carbonation but airy, medium-light body, and a refreshing mouthfeel. The finish is drying but not too dry.
O: This is one fresh and bright smelling/tasting saison. There was a good balance between fruit and hay. Glad to see they’re making this one again.

Serving type: on-tap

08-24-2011 03:14:37 | More by scottfrie