Cellar Door - Stillwater Artisanal Ales

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446 Ratings

rAvg: 4.12
pDev: 11.17%
Reviews: 209
Hads: 237

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Stillwater Artisanal Ales

Maryland, United States

Style | ABV
Saison / Farmhouse Ale | 6.60% ABV

Availability: Summer. bottle (166), on-tap (35), cask (5), growler (3).

Notes:
Over the ages the term ’cellar door’ has numerously been referred to as the most beautiful term in the English language. Upon setting out to create the first summer addition to the Stateside line up of ales; the feeling that almost instantly came to me was that of beauty & cleansing. Many summer offerings tend to lack the complexity of their bigger, colder season counterparts; so my goal was to craft an ale of extreme balance with a delicate complexity that allows for contemplation while also providing quaffable refreshment. Starting with a base of German wheat & pale malts this crisp slightly hazy foundation was then accented with a blend of Sterling & Citra hops providing a intricate blend of herbal grass & tangerine citrus flavors and aroma. To pull this all together and to complete the ’cleansing’ aspect of my vision I gently finished the ale off with a touch of white sage, lending a mild earthy spice character to the blend. Of course let’s not forget our house saison yeast that brought all the elements together leaving a dry yet intricate finish.

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Reviews by Gambrinus1184:

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

4.5/5 rDev +9.2%

09-05-2012 22:33:48 | More by Gambrinus1184

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CampusCrew

Florida

4.5/5 rDev +9.2%

05-23-2013 21:38:32 | More by CampusCrew

LinusBohman

Sweden

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-23-2013 16:10:54 | More by LinusBohman

jtdolla911

Massachusetts

4.5/5 rDev +9.2%

05-23-2013 02:24:50 | More by jtdolla911

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev +3.2%

05-23-2013 01:42:49 | More by Phillyz

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.75/5 rDev -9%

05-21-2013 22:55:29 | More by mendvicdog

HarryStamperRoughNeck

Pennsylvania

5/5 rDev +21.4%

05-20-2013 20:08:00 | More by HarryStamperRoughNeck

bdtva

Virginia

4.75/5 rDev +15.3%

05-20-2013 16:37:55 | More by bdtva

Giantspace

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev +3.2%

05-20-2013 02:53:57 | More by Giantspace

jtladner

District of Columbia

3.5/5 rDev -15%

05-18-2013 21:56:05 | More by jtladner

nkeckhar

New York

3.75/5 rDev -9%

05-18-2013 18:58:18 | More by nkeckhar

WhitmansNiece

Massachusetts

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-18-2013 18:35:05 | More by WhitmansNiece

andant

New York

4.25/5 rDev +3.2%

05-18-2013 03:00:14 | More by andant

justintcoons

Pennsylvania

4/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a tulip.

Appearance
Slightly hazy golden/straw with 1 finger of white head that dissipates quickly. Low carbonation.

Nose
Sage, peach, potpourri, tangerine, lemon and hay.

Taste
Sage flows throughout the flavor profile. Pear and peach. Raw grains, wheat, potpourri and dollops of honey. Touches of tangerine and lemon. Finishes with dried hay, white pepper, coriander and orange zest.

Mouthfeel
Light bodied, crisp and dry.

Overall
Herbal and spicy. Crisp and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 13:41:34 | More by justintcoons

jgammoniv

Maine

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-17-2013 03:01:54 | More by jgammoniv

mattparsons

New Hampshire

4.5/5 rDev +9.2%

05-16-2013 21:01:53 | More by mattparsons

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

3.75/5 rDev -9%

05-16-2013 16:03:12 | More by leftstagebrew

ZombieJester

California

3.5/5 rDev -15%

05-16-2013 02:56:49 | More by ZombieJester

s1ckboy

Massachusetts

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-14-2013 22:34:49 | More by s1ckboy

SadMachine

New Jersey

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-14-2013 05:00:43 | More by SadMachine

tweezer159

Alabama

3.75/5 rDev -9%

05-14-2013 04:12:41 | More by tweezer159

Jamison85

Indiana

5/5 rDev +21.4%

05-13-2013 01:38:53 | More by Jamison85

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-12-2013 19:43:27 | More by leprechaunandfatman

ZombiesAteMyDog

Indiana

3.25/5 rDev -21.1%

05-12-2013 18:10:39 | More by ZombiesAteMyDog

thegerm87

Connecticut

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-12-2013 13:16:28 | More by thegerm87

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Cellar Door from Stillwater Artisanal Ales

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Cuisine (Curried, Thai) Cheese (earthy; Camembert, Fontina, nutty; Asiago, Colby, Parmesan, pungent; Gorgonzola, Limburger) General (Salad, Apéritif) Meat (Poultry, Fish, Shellfish) [ ? ]

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Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler), Tulip, Oversized Wine Glass [ ? ]

Temps

Cellar @: 45-50°F
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions - read how ...

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