Saison - Hinterland Brewery Restaurant

aasher

Indiana

4.1/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer pours a slightly cloudy, tarnished gold in color with a one finger bright white, soapy head. The nose is impressive right off the bat. It features a lot of lemon rhind, a cardamom esque spice, light citrusy yeast, and light hay. The flavors are very well rounded. There is a lot of spicing, a lot of cardamom, and the citrusy peel aspect isn’t over the top. The yeast character is near perfect. It has really nice flavor. It drinks light in body and leaves behind plenty of spice. It’s pretty interesting. For an American made saison, this is pretty solid. While I may get flack for this, I would say that it is a poor man’s version of Fantome Hiver, with a much lighter mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2012 05:49:28 | More by aasher

JoyHelfrich

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-18-2013 20:34:10 | More by JoyHelfrich

brandoman63

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-18-2013 02:17:26 | More by brandoman63

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -20.6%

05-13-2013 22:57:05 | More by AmandaSchaefer

mixed_master7

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-04-2013 17:48:46 | More by mixed_master7

312HopBomb

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pour produces a two finger head of white froth. Color is a hazy orange in my Duvel tulip glass.

Spicy nose with pungent coriander, floral, and Belgian yeast.

Flavor opens up after 30 minutes with a pepper bite then coriander, lemon zest and light orange. A bit more dry than the sample I tried last summer at the Oswego Brewer's fest.. That beer had stronger coriander and more sweetness which I loved but this one is still pleasant. A bit sour in the finish on the back of the tongue.

Mouthfeel is light and refreshing. Crisp and effervescent and a good representation of the style.

Ovarall I like this one though not as well as the last sample. Next I will try/review the IPA!

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 04:36:46 | More by 312HopBomb

kylehay2004

Florida

4.13/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Three finger head with excellent retention on a golden with burnt orange hues body. Excellent lacing. Aroma of tropical fruits, floral notes, corriander and candy sugar with a little Belgian yeast. A little light but likely under the cover of the large head. Flavors is much different than expected, not very sweet, more lightly sour or tart with fruits taking a back seat to herbal hops, Belgian yeast, roasted malts and peppercorn. Medium body and moderate to high carbonation with a fairly dry finish. Nice representation of the style. My first from the brewery and I was very pleased.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 00:54:47 | More by kylehay2004

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +5.8%

03-28-2013 02:29:28 | More by t0rin0

jplopez21

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

03-23-2013 23:56:24 | More by jplopez21

Greggy

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pint Bottle poured into beer clean glass.

A- Pours a two finger bright white head which settles into a nice cap after a minute. Very good sticky white lacing. Body is golden yellow with ample fine sediment.

S- A definite lemon and pepper on the nose as well as some coriander and clove. I get a little bit of the characteristic yeasty saison yeast and some definite sweetness.

T- Starts out with ample lemon, some coriander, orange peel and just a little bit of yeast on the finish which eventually dries out. I wish I got a lot more yeasty character here.

M- Low carbonation. Smooth Finish.

O- I had this on another occasion and remembered much more yeasty saison characteristic. Either way, this is a good beer I would enjoy again in the future.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 17:25:33 | More by Greggy

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

2.38/5  rDev -37%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2

Whew. This tastes like I am biting into a pile of herbs or something. It's way overboard, and the saison tones are quite soapy. No balance at all here. I think that after recently trying Liopard Oir, my standards for a saison have been refreshed in my mind. Unfortunately, this comes nowhere close. A miss, in my book.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 04:05:02 | More by RblWthACoz

weonfire

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

02-19-2013 02:54:18 | More by weonfire

buschbeer

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.8%

01-20-2013 17:58:48 | More by buschbeer

DangerDawg

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.8%

01-20-2013 03:23:48 | More by DangerDawg

TaylorK

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +25.7%

01-13-2013 11:43:58 | More by TaylorK

sinistarfab

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +19%

01-13-2013 07:21:21 | More by sinistarfab

tastymug

Ohio

2/5  rDev -47.1%

01-12-2013 13:47:47 | More by tastymug

wingman14

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a dark golden yellow with a foamy white head. Smell is lemon, clove, pepper, some yeast. Taste is clove, lemon zest, pepper, and some yeast. Mouthfeel is light , good carbonation, lots of flavor. The lemon lingers in the aftertaste. Overall a powerful beer, interesting flavors but a bit overpowering for my tastes.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2012 20:47:55 | More by wingman14

scruffwhor

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Hrd to keep the chunky sediment out of the glass. Pretty good bubbling and a strong film of foam that leaves some sticky lace and for almost all sixteen ounces.

Earthy, Spring fruit nose. Smells yeasty and dry with a just hint of melon.

Pretty sweet, yeasty flavor to this saison. One of the sweetest of memory. Dry banana and melon mixed in a light earthy melange of sweet toasted malt and soft hopping.

Palate is carbonated, but not as bubbly as I like in my saisons. Palate is dry yet oily on teh back of the tongue.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 22:03:46 | More by scruffwhor

wyatt13

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

12-19-2012 04:18:40 | More by wyatt13

bskrtz

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served cold in glass pint at Fat Pour, Chicago

A) Hazy golden straw with soapy white head. Shines bright when held to the light

S) Sour dough, banana, clove, apple pie. Lots of yummy stuff.

T) Smooth and refreshing. Sweet caramel malt, mild hops. lemon zest

M) Mediium body with ample carbonation, mild esthers

O) Excellent interpretation of the classic farmhouse ale.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2012 04:00:20 | More by bskrtz

Hardy_Brew

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

11-15-2012 03:01:39 | More by Hardy_Brew

davek72

Iowa

4/5  rDev +5.8%

10-25-2012 01:43:57 | More by davek72

doucmehu

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

10-16-2012 16:57:17 | More by doucmehu

Jman_01

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

10-09-2012 19:18:47 | More by Jman_01