Ann - Hill Farmstead Brewery

BearsOnAcid

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Golden yellow body with a big fluffy white head.

The nose brings hay, lemon acidity, floral aromas, soft wood and white grape. Spicy saison esters underneath and just enough funk.

Citrus dances on your tastebuds. Any more and it would overpower this beer. Creamy brett flavor and barrel tannins on the finish, like a woody Chardonnay. A pleasant butteriness and tart lemon-like acidity reveal itself more as the beer warms up. Fizzy carbonation scrubs your tongue.

This is when beer becomes an art and everything is working in perfect harmony. One bottle will not suffice.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2012 13:21:31 | More by BearsOnAcid

swinyeju

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

06-16-2013 15:09:23 | More by swinyeju

imperialking

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

06-14-2013 18:07:13 | More by imperialking

doremite

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

06-13-2013 20:12:39 | More by doremite

leschkie

California

4/5  rDev -12.5%

06-12-2013 19:06:03 | More by leschkie

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -17.9%

06-08-2013 02:46:40 | More by ygtbsm94

neorunner

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-31-2013 14:47:19 | More by neorunner

KickInTheChalice

Illinois

4.19/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 750 mL bottle into a tulip. From notes.

Ann has a great cloudy golden straw appearance with a fluffy white cap.

The aroma is full of honey, white grapes, straw, and pale malts, with the microflora, pear, and lemon zest taking a bit of a backseat.

My first sip starts out nicely sweet with honey and light malts. White grapes and pear add a little bit of fruit character to the sweetness. Straw, grass, and a mineral presence come in later on, followed by a spicy oak note, with the finish ultimately being dry and clean.

Ann has a slightly heavier body than Anna does with a little bit less carbonation, but overall it still has a medium body with a moderate level of crisp carbonation. There is a bit of a zesty tartness that will probably continue to develop over time. It is fairly dry.

Even someone who does not go crazy for saisons has to appreciate the quality of a beer like this. The original beer is delicate and complex, and the aging process has only added to the character.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 07:11:06 | More by KickInTheChalice

chippo33

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev -7%

05-24-2013 04:36:46 | More by chippo33

POTABLE83

New York

5/5  rDev +9.4%

05-24-2013 04:29:06 | More by POTABLE83

Mposha

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-23-2013 08:44:49 | More by Mposha

Greenplastic615

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -7%

05-19-2013 03:35:18 | More by Greenplastic615

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

05-18-2013 21:52:36 | More by Photekut

beernads

Florida

5/5  rDev +9.4%

05-18-2013 06:47:41 | More by beernads

ShawDeuce22

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 11:18:44 | More by ShawDeuce22

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -7%

05-13-2013 05:44:07 | More by Bonko_the_sane

HopHead84

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

04/06/2013

Thanks! Bottle into a snifter.

A: Bright golden with good clarity for the majority of the bottle (it's been sitting for months). An inch of white foam lingers for a while and leaves lacing as it recedes.

S: The aroma is lightly tart with grain, honey, apple, and oak. There's a touch of lactic character with much citrus: lemon, orange, grapefruit. It's somewhat floral with a little pepper-like spiciness.

T: Grainy malt is present in the flavor, accompanying a touch of tartness and a dash of sweetness. The beer is drying on the palate. Lemon, orange, and oak are present, with a bit of leather. Honey is evident.

M: The mouthfeel is smooth and soft, sticky and dry, with high carbonation.

Overall: Ann is one of the better Saisons I've had, and an absolute pleasure to drink. I would love to have a growler of this stuff.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 19:34:47 | More by HopHead84

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-07-2013 23:24:20 | More by cadaugherty

dunix

Vermont

5/5  rDev +9.4%

05-07-2013 14:29:45 | More by dunix

PEIhop

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

05-03-2013 20:16:22 | More by PEIhop

claaark13

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -7%

04-29-2013 17:17:53 | More by claaark13

baybum

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-29-2013 16:52:15 | More by baybum

cfrances33

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

04-29-2013 01:38:55 | More by cfrances33

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

04-28-2013 15:09:53 | More by SpdKilz

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

04-27-2013 12:35:55 | More by Gonzoillini