Lazy Saison - Manzanita Brewing Company

PatrickSwayze

California

3.1/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a nice golden with tangerine like hues in the middle. 

S: The smell has hints of roses, pepper and esters.

T: The flavors are very gentle but apparent on the buds. The flavors consisted of honey, pears, hints of light pepper and a toasty/sourdough finish.

M: A very crisp and dry beer that is really easy to consume. Tingles the taste buds.

O: A pretty decent saison with some yummy flavors. I wish the flavors were more pronounced though. 

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2012 03:02:06 | More by PatrickSwayze

djaeon

California

4/5  rDev +6.1%

01-06-2013 01:55:11 | More by djaeon

SocalKicks

California

4/5  rDev +6.1%

10-14-2012 04:24:21 | More by SocalKicks

jdmandel

California

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

07-08-2012 07:35:36 | More by jdmandel

heresy22

California

4/5  rDev +6.1%

01-07-2012 03:24:00 | More by heresy22

ZX6Chris

California

5/5  rDev +32.6%

12-13-2011 18:16:57 | More by ZX6Chris

mactrail

California

4.22/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Beautiful golden color with a touch of amber. Nice nose of fruit and champagne. Tart like cider apples. A definite taste of the Belgian funky yeast makes a shy appearance. Light body but full flavor in the mouth. Rich flavored, a touch of sweetness, long but understated bitter aftertaste makes a good conclusion.

Just saw this out in bottle in San Diego so I was curious to try this version as well. Best of the Manzanita offerings, I think, but with such a clean and well-made beer they should be on to something.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2011 06:22:02 | More by mactrail

buzzardman

California

1.6/5  rDev -57.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

I have to admit I have never had a saison style farmhouse ale before. I have read alot about how much goes into making them and what to expect, which may have set my standard a little high but to me this beer is just gross. it tastes like a mixture of bud and fat tire, yuck. it had a good creamy yellow color and poured nicely but i am not a fan of the smell or taste. this beer may have turned me against all saison beers unless someone can point to a good one. also this beer cost $7 for a 22 for that price I expect something great not this garbage.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2011 23:10:08 | More by buzzardman