Civil Disobedience #3 - Hill Farmstead Brewery

jlindros

Massachusetts

4.58/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Tap at Armsby Abbey Hill Farmstead takeover.

Light fizzy head hint of lacing, hazy golden wheat colored beer.

Nose brett funk, light saison malts, hint of floral dandelion, light honey sweetness, dry rustic farmhouse and funky barnyard, bit of vanilla and oak, slight hint of citrus and wheat, little vinous, bitter floral and light citrus like lemony hops.

Taste wow, some Brett funk, barnyard funky flavors with light horse blanket gives way to farmhouse dry rustic saison, light wheat and pale malts, juicy malts and light floral lemony hops. yeast brings in light citrus with the funk, more fruits like pear and lemon zest, with a bit of bitterness. Saison rustic flavors linger with the dry finish, funk fades and bitterness stays for a little while.

Mouth is med to lighter bodied, plenty of carb.

Overall great, amazing funky saison, perfect balance of farmhouse saison and funky barnyard Brett beer, nice malt and hop balance with the yeast.

Serving type: on-tap

12-31-2011 00:03:15 | More by jlindros

ScottO

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-14-2013 14:27:26 | More by ScottO

cfrances33

Illinois

4.45/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle poured into a Hill Farmstead taster.

Pour: Pale, hazy orange with two fingers of fluffy, sticky white head. Lots of lacing through the glass.

Smell: Big funk up front, with an almost blue cheese like aspect. Very earthy and some barnyard notes. Quite a bit of white pepper and a touch of white wine. Finishes with a light lemon and pear

Taste: Bright lemon tartness and white wine up front that immediately mix with white pepper and some floral aspects. Lots of earthy funk through the finishes mixes with oak and a light lemon tartness.

Mouthfeel: Really quick drinkable, and supremely dry. Light tartness.

Overall: This was really enjoyable, but definitely not as good as CD5.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 04:44:20 | More by cfrances33

Kelp

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

04-05-2013 04:07:52 | More by Kelp

Takeanotherswing

New York

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

03-06-2013 03:33:51 | More by Takeanotherswing

jbuddle

New York

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

01-22-2013 21:28:09 | More by jbuddle

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.4%

01-13-2013 21:47:59 | More by spycow

yourefragile

District of Columbia

4.24/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

750 mL bottle. Thanks to a few guys for hooking me up with this. Shared alongside CD 1 and CD 2. Also thanks to Starr for sharing one earlier.

Pours a clear, light golden color with a large, fluffy white head and nice lace. Very fruit and juicy nose, of wine, grape, citrus and light floral flourishes. Flavor is more of a typical saison than nose suggested, but that's not a complaint. Yeasty spice, earthy hops, slightly funky and some dry oak. Light crisp body with a refreshing dry finish.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 01:38:32 | More by yourefragile

vissai

California

2/5  rDev -51.2%

01-07-2013 17:37:42 | More by vissai

bauermj

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.4%

12-30-2012 12:03:41 | More by bauermj

CypherEnigma

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

12-12-2012 01:03:49 | More by CypherEnigma

chippo33

Vermont

3/5  rDev -26.8%

11-30-2012 03:20:02 | More by chippo33

millerbuffoon

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

09-21-2012 03:51:25 | More by millerbuffoon

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

08-19-2012 14:16:40 | More by InspectorBob

DonFrap

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.4%

08-15-2012 01:48:23 | More by DonFrap

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.4%

08-12-2012 22:37:06 | More by jaasen64

Holland

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%

08-06-2012 14:37:22 | More by Holland

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%

08-06-2012 03:09:46 | More by mdillon86

MaBamba

New York

1/5  rDev -75.6%

07-26-2012 16:02:55 | More by MaBamba

s1ckboy

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

07-23-2012 03:11:01 | More by s1ckboy

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

4.15/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottle shared by yourefragile. Thanks Michael. Civil Disobedience 1-3 side by side.

The beer is fairly hazy and straw yellow with a substantial white head. The aroma offers floral notes, oak, tart citrus, wine, oak, grass. Very enticing. The flavor is quite good as well. Additional notes of brett and earthy funk. Light bodied and easy drinking. Complex and delicious. Another winner from Hill Farmstead.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2012 23:34:25 | More by Huhzubendah

RuckusDu

Colorado

3.25/5  rDev -20.7%

05-27-2012 21:26:46 | More by RuckusDu

DenverLogan

Colorado

4.45/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Light yellow pee pee color...small lingering head with some big bubbles...oooh!! Barnyard lemon aroma. Big carbonation with rich flavors different from many saisons. Horse blanket, fruit rind, tobacco, minerals, rich herbs, grass...not much malt or sweetness. Tasty and complex...would enjoy a 10 oz glass most any time!!

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2012 21:24:25 | More by DenverLogan

awotupski

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-20-2012 00:07:23 | More by awotupski

nathanjohnson

Vermont

3/5  rDev -26.8%

04-17-2012 16:45:12 | More by nathanjohnson