Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison) - Brewery Ommegang

smerkinb

North Carolina

4.6/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Bottle has instructions for pouring and blurb about history of this beer. Pours a golden orange with 2"+ head that is pure white. Great lacing the whole way through. Smells fruity and yeasty but makes me think "clean".

Tart and alcohol esters were the first impression with some mild earthiness. Clove stands out to me (maybe cuz of all the hefes lately) Ends a slight band-aid dry. As it warms the alcohol comes through a bit more, but nothing overwhelming.

Mouthfeel is light and crisp and ends with a twangy bite.

I was a bit afraid of this one as I don't drink much that has a higher ABV, but my fears were unfounded. Though I could sense the alcohol as this warmed up it never became the main attraction. The flavor was way too complex for my little mouth, but I'm smart enough to know I liked this alot and will be coming back for more, and more, and then probably some more. My interest in this style is definitely stronger.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2008 00:26:43 | More by smerkinb

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California

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

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New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Texas

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -22.2%

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Texas

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Louisiana

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Texas

3.25/5  rDev -22.2%

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Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

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North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Washington

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

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Indiana

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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