Ann - Hill Farmstead Brewery

Greenplastic615

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

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

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev -2%

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

beernads

Florida

5/5  rDev +8.9%

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

ShawDeuce22

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

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

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

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

HopHead84

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%
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 +3.5%

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

dunix

Vermont

5/5  rDev +8.9%

05-07-2013 14:29:45 | More by dunix

PEIhop

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-03-2013 20:16:22 | More by PEIhop

claaark13

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

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

baybum

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +8.9%

04-29-2013 16:52:15 | More by baybum

cfrances33

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

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

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

04-28-2013 15:09:53 | More by SpdKilz

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

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

jmilo64

Maine

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

04-21-2013 18:31:37 | More by jmilo64

rondufresne

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

04-21-2013 01:08:29 | More by rondufresne

CliffBrake

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +8.9%

04-06-2013 16:12:54 | More by CliffBrake

surlytheduff

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

04-01-2013 18:58:34 | More by surlytheduff

Retail1LO

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

02-02-2013 23:18:09 | More by Retail1LO

RuckusDu

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Is it worth the hype? I would say it is. For that one special occasion when you want the best out there, Ann is the choice. It's absolutely wonderful. I wouldn't give up what it commands in trades for another bottle, but having it once is a good thing.

Generally cloudy yellow golden. White foam. Some yellow in it. Aroma is elegant. Honey, Saison, lemon, and dust. Smooth as hell. Flavor is spectacular. Lemon/lime, honey, a hint of alcohol burn. Hint of rind. Mouth is smooth with a little dryness. Great carbonation. Overall a wonderful piece of art.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 15:09:13 | More by RuckusDu

mark99

New York

3.5/5  rDev -23.7%

01-25-2013 04:14:55 | More by mark99

starkmarvelo

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -45.5%

01-17-2013 23:20:42 | More by starkmarvelo

dcguitar

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +8.9%

01-17-2013 22:43:16 | More by dcguitar

Mbrown44

Delaware

4.5/5  rDev -2%

01-14-2013 18:36:59 | More by Mbrown44

rfraga77

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -2%

01-12-2013 23:40:41 | More by rfraga77