Midwest Charm Farmhouse Ale
Okoboji Brewing Company

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From:
Okoboji Brewing Company
 
Iowa, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 19.25%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
15
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 15, 2019
Added:
Mar 24, 2012
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  1
Traditionally brewed seasonally in the barn and other farmhouse buildings, thus the name. This style almost died out due to the perception of being a “regular person’s beer” but was revived by craft and home brewers with the love of its diversified flavors. Cloudy amber color with some spicyness and earthy flavors from the yeast. This semi-dry, medium bitterness beer has been revitalized because of “regular people” loving great beer.

29 IBU
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
See-through rust color.

Nice khaki head; no lace.

Lemon peel and coriander in the nose; hint of yeast.

Medium thin mouthfeel.

Light citrus up front, fresh bread on the back end.

Extremely drinkable, I bet this would be amazing on a hot day.

A winner.
May 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by spycow from Illinois

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Allurex from Kansas

Nov 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Cooper from Minnesota

Aug 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Eric908 from South Dakota

Jul 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by sparx1100 from Minnesota

Mar 05, 2013
 
Rated: 1.25 by bashiba from Iowa

Feb 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by fuzzcherry from Minnesota

Oct 23, 2012
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Reviewed by jera1350 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Big thanks to Todd for hooking me up with this one.

A massive pillowy head of foam sits atop a glowing burnt orange body.

Very floral and perfumy nose with fruit notes.

Very pleasant and easy going flavor. The floral and perfume notes are in the taste also, but lighter than the nose suggested. Light peach and apricot fruit taste with some very subtle white pepper spice.

Lighter on the carbonation, but it is very soft. Medium bodied.

Great drinkability and a fantastic overall saison. I'm not a huge fan of the style, but this one hits the mark for me. So glad I got to try this one.
Aug 19, 2012
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Reviewed by frankiepop from Pennsylvania

3.57/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Nice looking dark orangy color with a nice white head out of a can with a summer farm scene, an Ellie May, and snow flakes. Snow flakes? Well, winter is when Belgians start brewing farmhouse ales for the summer.

This has nice aroma thats a bit fruity. The flavor is light, tasty, slighty sweet, kinda tangy and a bit of fruit. It finishes off with a bitter hoppy flavor.

Goes well with a summer jazz fest like like one with Ryan Kisor and Joe Zawinul Syndicate. Enjoy.
Jul 25, 2012
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Reviewed by Rayek from Colorado

3.8/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I picked this one up on a trip through the Midwest this summer. This is my first canned Saison.

Charm pours a pale copper hue, with a light haze. It has a billowing eggshell head that sticks nicely and leaves good lace. The aroma doesn't have quite as much sourdough funk as many Saisons, but it's there. Straw and fresh cut hay make up the rest of the nose.

In the mouth, the taste is well balanced. Dry and slightly honey sweet grains are followed by a peppery bitterness. The bitterness lingers and gets a little metallic late. The beer's body is dry, medium-full and has the right level of fizz.

Overall, a very nice beer from a little brewery that has yet to make it to my side of the country.
Jul 24, 2012
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Reviewed by JackieTH from Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A pint can, brewed for Okoboji Brewing by Great River in Davenport, IA. Labeling is plastic wrap over the can.

Poured a coppery red with a medium foamy head that didn't leave much lace.

Smell is very mildly spicy, malty and yeasty.

Taste is quite malty, peppery, almost a hint of anise. Some very mild funk. Lightly fruity underneath. Balanced by bittering hop to very mild sweetness.

Mouthfeel is medium, carbonation is moderate.

Overall this beer is clearly the best of Okoboji Brewing's recipes, even if it is just an average example of a saison.
Jun 17, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by dragomni from Minnesota

May 14, 2012
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Reviewed by dbossman from Nebraska

3.8/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Copper hue with a large foamy head; lacing is pretty good

S: Grainy and bready--sweet, toasty malts on top of a fruitiness--pears, apples, subtle banana, some pepper aromas too

T: Pleasant bready malts; some herbal spicy flavors complement the malts; also a subtle fruity bouquet of flavors (apples, pears) come through in the end

F: Lightly carbonated and pretty creamy; good medium body

O: Such a nice, drinkable beer; this is really a nice surprise
May 08, 2012
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Reviewed by cpolking from Iowa

3.97/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer pours copper, amber and dark orange in color, yet bright. There is a thick, creamy head of foam, off-white to very light brown in color.

The aroma is true to the style, very yeasty, with lots of estery fruits, overripe tropical fruits and melons, and a touch of banana.

The taste follows the aromas, lots of spice notes, and a moderately bitter finish.

I am generally not a fan of very yeasty saisons, but if you like this style, this is a good one.
Mar 24, 2012
Midwest Charm Farmhouse Ale from Okoboji Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 15 ratings