Worker's Comp - Two Roads Brewing Company

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

3.93/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12-ounce bottle into a Chimay goblet at the Red Stone Pub in Simsbury, Conn.

A: Hazy, golden yellow color with a thin, wispy veil of white carbonation, this saison has ample carbonation and a pale shimmer, though it leaves little to no lacing on the glass.

S: Tropical fruits and peppery esters fill the nose, along with mild citrus rind and a hint of herbal, grassy hop aroma.

T: Flaked rye and crackery malts add a dry, fruity sweetness to begin, settling into a spicier and more tropical fruit flavor, accompanied by dried melon and tangerine notes. The white peppery, finely spiced flavor accentuates the mild, bittering hops. The finish is dry and bright with a sharp spiciness and semisweet fruity ester flavor.

M: Thin to medium bodied Saison with a sharp, crisp assertive spiciness to deliver light, rounded fruitiness. Finishes dry on the palate.

O: A light, very easy drinking Saison at only 4.8% ABV, this would be a quenching beer of sustenance after working in a field, or office chair, all day, particularly during the warmer months. It lacks a certain malt depth, and tart citrusy nature somewhat indicative of the style. However, it's spicy and very palatable, which will win over the likes of the Belgian wit crowd.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 03:19:28 | More by Gambrinus1184

BTVflatlander

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Served in a Unibroue pint.

A: Clear and golden. Fantastic white head.

S: Very Belgian, yeast, clove, coriander.

T: Akin to the smell above. Much more spice heavy than any other saison I've had. Give's the illusion of being higher in alcohol content despite its sub-5% nature.

M: Crisp, clean, refreshing.

O: I must admit I was both pleasantly surprised and rather suspicious when I heard about Two Roads' work in Stratford. Having had two of their bottled offerings, I must say I am pleasantly surprised. At almost $10 a sixer, however, it is only Worker's Comp that I will return to in the future.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 23:30:48 | More by BTVflatlander

RMoeNay

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 21:00:31 | More by RMoeNay

Boto

Connecticut

3.86/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Draught: This one pours a hazy straw yellow color. There was about a finger of a foamy head that lingered awhile and left some good lacing. The nose is good: mainly peppery and some spices (clove?) with some wheat. Also notes of some faint fruits. The taste is pretty good. Fairly typical of decent saison. Wheat, some fruits, grassy, no real sweetness, spices. Definitely worth having another one.

Serving type: on-tap

05-18-2013 19:35:38 | More by Boto

datalager

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-16-2013 21:00:06 | More by datalager

sailorastro

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-16-2013 16:20:46 | More by sailorastro

agreenman19

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-16-2013 00:44:32 | More by agreenman19

brewsclues

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-15-2013 14:54:15 | More by brewsclues

campfirebrew

New York

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-15-2013 02:23:32 | More by campfirebrew

oldedog

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-14-2013 21:23:32 | More by oldedog

persnickyty

New York

3/5  rDev -23.3%

05-13-2013 15:37:16 | More by persnickyty

dcguitar

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-12-2013 18:34:43 | More by dcguitar

Sgbrown78

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-12-2013 01:22:51 | More by Sgbrown78

ebelcherjr

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-09-2013 03:05:35 | More by ebelcherjr

DPB2262

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +21.5%

05-05-2013 05:27:00 | More by DPB2262

apintofknowledge

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.3%

04-27-2013 21:15:25 | More by apintofknowledge

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

04-13-2013 17:03:09 | More by DrunkinYogi

Mersh

Connecticut

2.25/5  rDev -42.5%

04-13-2013 15:48:40 | More by Mersh

thegerm87

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -16.9%

04-11-2013 23:45:15 | More by thegerm87

ConorE728

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

04-08-2013 23:04:48 | More by ConorE728

whatsgoody

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2.3%

04-08-2013 21:40:00 | More by whatsgoody

CTJman

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +15.1%

04-04-2013 23:16:26 | More by CTJman

horsehead717

Connecticut

3.54/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pale, hazy yellow; lots of head that dissipates quickly.

Aroma: Coriander, pineapple, pilsner malt, pepper, very faint barnyard.

Taste: Lemon, pepper; pilsner-like aftertaste, but with more hops.

Mouth-feel: Light; lots of carbonation; slightly dry.

Comments: A nice, refreshing beer for a spring or summer day. I think I'll have another. Oh, it's only 4.8%; I guess I'll have two more.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 05:08:53 | More by horsehead717

PeteRiz

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -23.3%

03-29-2013 17:43:00 | More by PeteRiz

Berda0625

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

03-24-2013 17:36:26 | More by Berda0625