Ann - Hill Farmstead Brewery

Gushue3

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

11-28-2012 22:19:01 | More by Gushue3

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