Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison) - Brewery Ommegang

merc7186

New York

4.08/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

On tap at Gene McCarthys in Buffalo NY, poured into a pint glass.

A: Mildly Hazy Golden Straw Hue, Passes Lots of Light, White Head Ring, Great Lacing

S: Belgian Yeast, Belgian Sugar, Apples

T: Belgian Yeast, Apples, Pears, Belgian Sugar

M: Decent Carbonation, Light to Medium Bodied, Mildly Sweet, Mildly Yeasty

Overall, a very nice belnd of fruit, yeast and sugar...very well blended without being too yeasty or too sweet

Serving type: on-tap

01-20-2013 20:25:20 | More by merc7186

Kuaff

Alaska

4.34/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Ooooohhhh man. This is a good one. Poured chilled from a big 750 mL bottle into a tulip glass on a 90-degree June day.

Massive four-finger, fluffy white head atop a body that's a cloudy straw color. I can see yeast sediments! (I love yeast sediment.)

The scent is full of grainy yeast, bananas and green apples, cloves, ginger, and sweet, buttery corn, believe it or not. An outstanding combination.

It tastes straightforward and GOOD. Yeasty, sweet white bread infused with a bit of dry, fruity tartness.

The feel is totally crisp and refreshing. That's all.

An awesome saison and fantastic American take on a Belgian ale style. It's easy to see why it's so popular. I could enjoy this anytime, but like people say, it's ESPECIALLY nice in the sweltering heat.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 22:58:52 | More by Kuaff

Andreias21

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

06-17-2013 17:10:17 | More by Andreias21

tjsmith910

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

06-17-2013 11:29:27 | More by tjsmith910

marybrooke

New York

4/5  rDev -4.3%

06-17-2013 06:23:46 | More by marybrooke

beerjardin

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.3%

06-17-2013 06:06:24 | More by beerjardin

JC333

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

06-17-2013 02:58:30 | More by JC333

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4.23/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pale yellow color with huge white head that leaves a ton of lacing on the glass. Pretty hazy and lots of yeast floating around the glass. I obviously ignored the instructions on the bottle that said to be careful not to disturb the yeast. crazy amount of bubbles. Clean crisp aroma. Some spice, cloves and coriander come to mind. Definite wheat. Very citrusy. The taste has lots of citrus as well. Orange, lemon. Spicy. Some alcohol, some grain, very flavorful. Slight bitterness in the finish. Light medium body, good crispness, spritzy. Really drinkable smooth beer. Excellent Saison. Best of this style that I have had so far I believe.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 22:48:31 | More by Burkbom23

mattcrill

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Aroma: Moderate clove and white pepper aromas up front. Background fruity esters that remind me of fresh cut musk melon and cantaloupe. Possibly some earthy hop aromatics.

Appearance: Cloudy amber pour with a fluffy white cap that retains well.

Flavor: More ripe melons, slightly peppery, mild clove. Earthy hop bitterness balances out the light crackery malt base. Balance is to the spiciness/bitterness. Finish is very clean and dry.

Mouthfeel: Light bodied and spritzy. Carbonic bite is appropriate. No alcohol heat, creaminess, or astringency.

Overall impression: Well crafted and well worth the hype. Not my favorite style but I can understand why it gets good press.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 20:47:15 | More by mattcrill

jaxon53

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

06-16-2013 19:48:15 | More by jaxon53

MgoJohnStamos

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-16-2013 17:48:43 | More by MgoJohnStamos

pknyc

New York

4/5  rDev -4.3%

06-16-2013 17:28:04 | More by pknyc

chrishiker1409

New York

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-16-2013 01:47:50 | More by chrishiker1409

JohnG190

New York

4.35/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Served in a Samuel Adams Sensory Perfect Pint glass. Hazy straw with 2 fingers of creamy, white head that settles onto a foamy cap that lasts throughout. Spicy aroma - mostly clove and pepper - with a hint of fruitiness. Lots of Belgian yeast character. Tart upfront and through the finish. Nicely balanced. Light bodied and crisp with effervescent carbonation. Finishes dry with a slight bitterness. Well balanced and extremely flavorful. Highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 21:54:59 | More by JohnG190

tzolandz

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

06-15-2013 12:05:08 | More by tzolandz

pjkelley82

New York

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-15-2013 05:32:27 | More by pjkelley82

IndyDad

New York

4/5  rDev -4.3%

06-15-2013 00:26:29 | More by IndyDad

bdtva

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

06-14-2013 15:10:58 | More by bdtva

McBraniel

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

06-14-2013 14:30:41 | More by McBraniel

plato

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

06-14-2013 13:49:32 | More by plato

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

06-14-2013 07:37:12 | More by VictorWisc

Buster

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

06-14-2013 03:41:08 | More by Buster

stanowsf

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

06-13-2013 23:04:27 | More by stanowsf

doremite

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

06-13-2013 20:44:31 | More by doremite

djre4orm

Virginia

3/5  rDev -28.2%

06-13-2013 18:35:13 | More by djre4orm