Saison Du BUFF - Victory Brewing Company

AmitC

Indiana

3.98/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

So a collaboration beer from three breweries i really admire.

Poured into snifter, Pale orange in color. About three finger thick white colored head that has good retention. Stays as a thin 2 cm thick layer. Decent lacing on the sides, left by the head. A good amount of bubbles seen rising up. Hazy with some suspension, may be of Belgian yeast.

Slight dry fruit type nose that is dominant. Seems a little bit spicy as well. Some pepper like phenols. A little bit of Belgian yeast. No apparent alcohol. Not enough malt or hop aroma. Not a very typical Belgian saison aroma that is mind blowing.

Taste has some hops. A little bit of fruity esters. Some clove or pepper like taste. Seems somewhat spicy to me. Sweet and tart at the same time. More complex than i expected. No thing very distinct about it.

Feel is very medium to slightly on the lower side. Drinks easy and has spice related tartness. Moderate to high on carbonation. Smooth on the palate. Effervescent but not that much.

A nice Saison beer, not to my liking.

Style Rate: 4
Personal Rate: 3.5

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 00:30:29 | More by AmitC

Zimm

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-13-2013 00:38:02 | More by Zimm

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-08-2013 21:46:15 | More by Kegatron

pfamiano

New York

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-07-2013 02:57:58 | More by pfamiano

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

04-30-2013 19:24:08 | More by blknikon

civicm87

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

04-17-2013 00:50:13 | More by civicm87

Boto

Connecticut

4.2/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz. bottle: This one pours a hazy, golden color. There wasn’t much of a white head on it, and what was there didn’t linger or leave any lacing. It has a nice aroma. Somewhat musty, with lemon and grapefruit, wheat and some peppery notes. Interesting taste. Some tartness, wheat, spiciness, bit of bitterness, lemon, a touch of yeastiness and breadiness. A very nice Saison. I hope they do it again!

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 20:06:14 | More by Boto

powpig2002

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.6%

04-12-2013 21:50:19 | More by powpig2002

Lare453

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-28-2013 01:48:39 | More by Lare453

mixed_master7

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-27-2013 23:35:00 | More by mixed_master7

Jamison85

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-27-2013 16:08:08 | More by Jamison85

NorthSideSean

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

03-12-2013 02:19:38 | More by NorthSideSean

Sludgeman

District of Columbia

4.21/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

No bottled on date. Purchased for $2.99. Poured into a pint glass.

A - Ours a slightly cloudy, straw yellow. Minimal white head, which quickly dissapates. Zero lacing. Well carbonated.

A - Grapefruit and herbal, citrusy

T - Crisp and clean, peppery, hint of citrus, not the typical funk of a saison

MF - Sharp and tingly

O - A refreshing balanced beer that I would buy again.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2013 02:35:05 | More by Sludgeman

acurtis

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

03-10-2013 14:08:27 | More by acurtis

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

03-08-2013 21:15:34 | More by bacher468

ifixufly

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-06-2013 02:05:31 | More by ifixufly

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-05-2013 17:56:46 | More by t0rin0

warnerry

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-05-2013 00:41:55 | More by warnerry

marlinsfan4

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-27-2013 07:45:57 | More by marlinsfan4

bdtva

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-24-2013 21:37:25 | More by bdtva

MiamiRedSkins13

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-23-2013 01:14:10 | More by MiamiRedSkins13

DarkLordPsycho

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.3%

02-20-2013 04:21:45 | More by DarkLordPsycho

gshak

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-17-2013 01:03:44 | More by gshak

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-12-2013 21:38:08 | More by Phillyz

jlipin8622

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

02-12-2013 03:17:44 | More by jlipin8622