Peace Offering - Perennial Artisan Ales

womencantsail

California

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Cloudy copper color with a soapy off-white head. Intense spice aroma. Lots and lots of all spice and nutmeg to this one. Plenty of maple syrup with a walnut sort of aroma, too. The flavor is just as heavy on the spices and maple. There’s a really good squash flavor to this too. The spices really add a nice substance to the beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2012 17:46:28 | More by womencantsail

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.08/5  rDev -20.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Served in a Harviestoun Old Engine Oil tulip/snifter at Local Option.

Got some swordfish tacos, so why not go for a new "pumpkin" beer, eh? it pours a hazy copper-straw topped by a finger of cream-white foam. The nose comprises powdered sugar, perfume, sweet flowers, toasted biscuit, very light cocoa, and a kiss of cinnamon. The taste holds notes of toasted gourd, light toffee, brown sugar, clove, cinnamon, and black pepper. Things are like a bland, overly-spicy pumpkin pie that was left in the oven too long. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda slick feel. Overall, an underwhelming beer, one that seems to aspire to be a better pumpkin-style beer, but one that only succeeds at mediocrity.

Serving type: on-tap

10-28-2012 19:07:06 | More by TMoney2591

zeff80

Missouri

3.65/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at 44 Stone in Columbia, MO.

A - Poured a clear, copper color with ruby highlights. It had a one-finger, off-white head of bubbly foam that left thin sheets of lace on the glass.

S - It smelled of maple, squash, cinnamon and caramel.

T - It tasted fairly spicy with a bit too much cinnamon. Squash flavor is present with sweet caramel and toffee flavors.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A medium bodied ale with a dry, clean finish.

O - This is a good beer. Very interesting flavors with the maple and squash.

Serving type: on-tap

12-11-2012 02:14:08 | More by zeff80

emerge077

Illinois

3.53/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

750mL bottle split into snifters, thanks Justin & Amanda for the assist. Review from written notes.

It pours a murky, tawny reddish amber color, fairly good clarity with some minor hazing in the light. Thin layer of soft creamy foam on top, as it settled the texture reminded me of silkworm webs. It had strong, lasting head retention and left behind minimal lacing.

Earthy aromas of candied ginger, nutmeg, autumnal spices, dry and spice forward, not at all sweet.

A definite "autumn season" impression to this beer, reminds one of crunchy fall leaves, pumpkin pie, and the smell of distant campfires. Flavors of dry spices, nutmeg and bitter bay leaf. Earthy squash/pumpkin flavor in the background, but its overshadowed by the spices a bit. Medium bodied with an even level of carbonation. An interesting spice-forward fall seasonal that has distinctive "autumn" qualities. It was fun to try and probably best shared, but not a repeat buy for me.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2012 14:55:28 | More by emerge077

largadeer

Kentucky

3.23/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a clear caramel color with a small white head. Smells pretty good, quite a bit of squashy goodness here along with a dash of pumpkin pie spice. Caramel malt lends some support, though it doesn't smell too heavy. Doesn't taste as good as it smells, however. Spices contribute some astringency, and overwhelm the malt a bit. I don't get much maple; squash is dialed down compared to the nose. Body is medium-light, a touch thin. Finishes with spices, faint maple sweetness, butterscotch. A decent, easy to drink autumn beer, but the recipe could use some tweaking.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 03:35:39 | More by largadeer

scruffwhor

Illinois

4.09/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle says its a "brown ale".

Slight haze to this toasted, oaky looking, nutty brown, ruby, deep amber colored brew. There's a little sediment suspended in this brew. Two finger head after pour, nice lacing. Foam coverage is patchy after a few sips.

Roasty and toasty bread crust and biscuit malt aromas With a soft undertone of maple syrup and wood. Can't help but think of Autumn weather when you smell this brew.

Pretty malty from start to finish. Starts A little maple syrup sweet on top of roasty bread crust and toasty biscuits. Good carbonation, makes this flavorful, seasonal brew easy to drink. I wouldn't say this beer is a sipper, although the palate is little syrupy. It's still pretty easy and enjoyable to drink. I wouldn't think squash was used to brew this beer. Still, worth checking out.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 00:56:00 | More by scruffwhor

Tone

Missouri

3.81/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Pours a hazy, dark copper color. 1/2 inch head of an off-white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of sweet malt, cinnamon, hint of nutmeg, hint of pale malt, hint of pumpkin, and a hint of grass. Fits the style of a Fruit / Vegetable beer. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with a high carbonation level. Tastes of sweet malt, earthy malt, spices, slight grass, hint of pumpkin/squash, and a hint of hops. Overall, great appearance, good aroma, and decent body. The blend is too spice-centric, though.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 20:14:08 | More by Tone

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Up from Jacksonville FL and stopped in at the brewery.

A: thin head with some lacing on a hazy amber body.

S: Brown sugar and cinnamon with hints of caramel malts.

T: brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg with some caramel. Surprisingly this one comes accross as a little boozy. The squash is actually noticeable once you are alerted to it.

M: medium body and moderate carbonation.

Overall: this one grows on you as its enjoyed. Unique spicey brown ale.

Serving type: on-tap

11-15-2012 22:58:45 | More by kylehay2004

claspada

New Jersey

4.1/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a light copper brown with a nice ample cream-colored thin head, leaving some decent lacing for such a low ABV beer.

Aromas begin with some light brown sugary sweet maltiness, light caramel, decent amount of pumpkin pie spices, some light herbal notes. A really nice mix of American Brown and the squash and spices...perfect beer for the Fall and a really nice nose.

The tastes directly follow the nose but with less emphasis. Sweet malts, caramel, brown sugars, definitely a light pumpkin/squash flavor to it as well. The sweetness, malts, and squash work really well together and never become too spicy or sweet or overdone.

The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a nice medium good amount of carbonation. There is a fairly sweet malty finish.

Overall this beer was a real treat and a nice surprise from a new and potentially upcoming brewery. A perfect beer to enjoy with Thanksgiving dinner or any holiday meal or even just by itself. A really nice American Brown ale/fall seasonal beer that really hits the mark because the base beer is not an afterthought and was well crafted to meld with the eventual squash and spice additions. Definitely recommended and well worth seeking out for fans of Brown Ales and Vege/Spice Fall seasonal beers.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2011 21:49:38 | More by claspada

Sean9689

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap at the brewery and poured into tulip (also enjoyed a bottle during Thanksgiving dinner, thanks Cory & Phil!).

A - Pours a light copper brown, cream-colored thin head, thin collar, wisps.

S - Sweet sugary malts, caramel, some spice, some herbal notes, brown sugar. A nice mix of American Brown and the squash and spices...perfect beer for the Fall and a really nice nose.

T - Sweet malts, caramel, brown sugars, definitely a light squash flavor to it, a bit herbal (could be the squash as well). The sweetness, malts, and squash work well together.

M - Medium, good carbonation, sweet malty finish.

O - A perfect beer to enjoy with Thanksgiving dinner. A really nice American Brown hybrid that I personally enjoyed more on-tap then out of the bottle. Would definitely have again, if offered.

Serving type: on-tap

11-28-2011 19:38:37 | More by Sean9689

JoEBoBpr

Missouri

3.8/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a pint glass from a 750ml bottle.

A - Pours a nice dark copper with some nice light mahogany hints. There is a thin 0.5 inch head that recedes quickly.

S - Starts off with a delicious traditional American Brown Ale bready notes. There is some nice banana bread sweetness in the nose as well as some mild coca. There is also some delicious squash notes fore sure.

T & M - The beer starts off with some nice bready and earthy malt notes. Then some quick squash and slight pumpkin notes come up quick and add a nice slightly sweet spice. Very reminiscent of pumpkin pie. Definitely a very delicious flavor. Not too intense and off-putting but enough to be perceived. Mouthfeel is light but very delicious and drinkable.

O - Very good offering from these guys. I still haven't been disappointed. It is perfect for the season.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2011 01:36:44 | More by JoEBoBpr

birchstick

Missouri

4.22/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked up a bottle after trying the first bottle ever bottled with CoryKing at the Royale. 750mL served into a Perennial snifter.

A - pours a brown color with a nice white head that settles to form a nice rim around the sides the of the glass

S - nose is really spicy with cinnamon and some caramel malts. The squash is also detectable.

T - starts off with caramel malts that fade to some spices (mostly cinnamon). These move into a nice caramelly squash flavor. A lot of cinnamon and some nutmeg and other spices on the exhale. Nice!

M - nice full body that complements the beer well with a good amount of carbonation; a little dry from the spices.

D - I was really impressed with this beer. It has a solid combination of spices, malts, and squash to make this a delicious, complex brown ale / spiced beer. This fall offering might have overtaken Schlafly Pumpkin Ale as my favorite fall seasonal. Nice work Perennial!

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2011 03:37:17 | More by birchstick

hooliganlife

Missouri

4.1/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

pour was deep mahogany brown with a nice white head. some light lacing and retention.

sweet and funky. you can sense the brown ale but with some added spice. light maple and vegetable in the back. i gave this a bit higher rating on scent because of how well the squash was pronounced.

very similar to the nose but with a bit more spice. very funky through out. the back end of this had a slightly citrus hoppy finish.

mild carbonation with an easy body. sweetness lines the mouth a bit.

this was a great seasonal that paired perfectly with christmas dinner.

Serving type: bottle

12-26-2011 00:39:44 | More by hooliganlife

wnh

Missouri

3.45/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

750 mL bottle poured into a tulip.

Pours a clear chestnut-tinted mahogany, nice color, with a moderate frothy light tan head. Fair lacing.

Nose is intriguing, with a big and clear note of maple-roasted squash. Yes, the label states that this beer was made with maple-roasted squash, but this is not just the power of suggestion; the beer smells like maple-roasted squash. Sweet and a bit earthy, and just amazingly 'squashy.' A bit of cinnamon and baking spice in the background. The brown ale base is hard to pick up.

Kind of falls apart on the palate. Clear, straightforward note of cinnamon up front, with a prickly mouthfeel to match. Notes of tannic wood, skin-on walnuts, a bit of toffee, semi-dry leaves, but all sort of discombobulated and confused. Doesn't seem to follow any kind of normal progression. Finishes dry and prickly.

Light-medium in body, carbonation making it feel lighter than it probably actually is. Mostly soft but with a firm edge. The base beer shows through more as it warms, rounding things out a fair bit and helping integrate the other flavors. A great beer concept that doesn't hold up as well as it ought; the nose and palate are too far apart, and seem like two different beers.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2012 20:55:36 | More by wnh

paxchristi

Missouri

4.1/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a deep burnt orange and a 1/2 finger of creamy white head that settles at the top. Good lacing for a low ABV beer. Looks great.

Smell: Oh yea! Caramel malts, sugary maple, cinnamon, and earthy and yet buttery squash. I bet fresh the squash comes through better. Ends with a gentle roasted cinnamon and a light clove note.

Taste: Malty caramels melt into buttery squash and cinnamon notes. Don't get the clove as much here. Maybe some nutmeg? Great blend, though I wish it were a little more intensified. The bottles are a few months old, so maybe when its fresh its a little more.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, drinkable, and yet softened in the mouth by some moderate carbonation. Almost pillowy on the swish in the mouth.

Overall: I have yet to have a beer from this place that does not emerge into the 90+ arena. This is no exception. A really fresh smelling, well-blended, original fall seasonal.

Thanks to Phil, the brewer, for sharing a bottle with me!

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2012 15:33:13 | More by paxchristi

Megahertz

Missouri

4.2/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

750ml into a French jelly glass on Halloween night.

A - Brown and slightly hazy with a very large, tan, pillowy head that persists. Unable to evaluate carbonation by appearance.

S - Mild honey and maple syrup with a faint cherry-like fruity aroma. Some farmhouse-ale like phenols also noted - leaving an impression of allspice.

T - Distinctive honey and maple syrup flavors mix well with a slightly toasty and rich brown ale. Finish is moderately sweet with only the faintest noble-type bitterness. Very much leaves an impression of candied yams. Maple flavor lasts a long time. Slightly warming.

M - Medium to heavy body with light carbonation.

O - A real autumn treat; if you like maple syrup, don't wait for this one.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2012 19:33:14 | More by Megahertz

T-Leb

Missouri

4.38/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Peace Offering has become a seasonal favorite of mine. 2011 seemed to have more maple syrup, 2012 is less maple syrupy but very good.

Pours with a thin head, swirling releases additional maple syrup aroma. Color is a dark rich amber. Tastes of some cinnamon, earthyness, roasted maple pumpkin/squash, moderate carbonation, sweet finish.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2013 00:18:25 | More by T-Leb