Unplugged Imperial Saison - New Glarus Brewing Company

Jon

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

12-10-2012 23:20:37 | More by Jon

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-22-2013 00:52:03 | More by mikeincharleston

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

03-27-2013 01:24:08 | More by Sparky44

Loogs

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

01-02-2013 02:24:39 | More by Loogs

liamt07

Ontario (Canada)

4.23/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle shared by Sammy, 12oz into a tulip - 2009 vintage.

Hazy orange brown, with a white head. Moderate retention and mild lace. Nose has huge berry notes, red grapes, yeast, some berry pie and a just a ton of fruit character all around. Taste has more berries and cherries, yeast character, some bready and crusty character, and just delicious fruits - almost like a berry pie. Medium feel, no alcohol. Has held up exceptionally well for 3 years on this, further asserts New Glarus as one of my favourite breweries going.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2012 20:16:57 | More by liamt07

PEBKAC

New York

2.25/5  rDev -44.4%

12-19-2012 03:49:23 | More by PEBKAC

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

12-17-2012 18:18:34 | More by stereosforgeeks

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

12-05-2012 04:32:01 | More by Gonzoillini

t0rin0

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

11-23-2012 00:28:44 | More by t0rin0

AleApostle

Illinois

5/5  rDev +23.5%

10-24-2012 15:38:11 | More by AleApostle

ASUBeer

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

08-10-2012 03:28:51 | More by ASUBeer

mrandypandy

Georgia

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-24-2012 02:17:16 | More by mrandypandy

nmann08

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

06-04-2012 14:10:52 | More by nmann08

Exiled

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

05-08-2012 00:08:59 | More by Exiled

marcobrau

Illinois

3.73/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy, deep amber with plenty foam that settles to a centimeter of persistent head with some sticky bits of lace left behind. Smell is very complex; tart and sweet charry aromas mingle with vanilla (oak?) and a slight trace of balsamic vinegar. Gets pleasantly tart as it warms up. Sweet and sour finish. Suprisingly more body than I expected. Gets fizzy after a bit and the head falls to a very thin collar. Would like this to be a little drier; it's a little too sweet. Remarkably drinkable considering it's strength.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2012 02:41:16 | More by marcobrau

jsurfs82

Ohio

5/5  rDev +23.5%

04-07-2012 18:38:25 | More by jsurfs82

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

04-07-2012 18:35:00 | More by TrickkyGangsta

chugalug06

Colorado

3.4/5  rDev -16%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Overwhelmingly hazy. Nice steady stream of bubble pour to the head from the middle of the brew. Very nice self sustaining white head. Not too much lacing. Pretty off for the style.

Very fruity. Slightly bitter scent. Fairly metallic and cardboard scent. Not a sugar scent. Underlying light tartness. Decent, but not overly impressive.

Nice milky tartness, kinda peachy. Strong burn from the alcohol. Dry and horseblanket taste, very farm-y. Tartness is not nearly strong enough. Carbonation is high, but not overwhelming.

Not too sure what NG was shooting for with this brew. It seems confused, 1/2 way to a wild and 1/2 way to a Saison, there's no true style definition. I'm pretty sure Apricot made this brew into a mild turn-off... Somewhat recommended, but not worth a big hunt.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2012 00:41:57 | More by chugalug06

groovy24

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

02-08-2012 02:47:17 | More by groovy24

whartontallboy

New York

4/5  rDev -1.2%

01-16-2012 03:03:40 | More by whartontallboy

djrn2

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

01-09-2012 20:55:53 | More by djrn2

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a very dark golden orange color with a frothy two finger white head that slowly settles into a thin crown. Sporadic spots of lacing left behind.

Slightly earthy aroma with some funky saison yeast countered by some zesty spice, bread, alcohol and light fruit. Subtle grassy barnyard character with hints of apple, pear and peach balancing things out.

Creamy medi body with tight carbonation and a heavy spice presence up front. Hintsnof pepper, clove and and coriander followed by estery fruits, bread and alcohol. Well balanced and complex with a dry finish. Slightly tart with hints of apple, pear and light grapes with a touch of earthy hops toward the end of the palate. refreshing and deceptively drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2011 02:35:31 | More by corby112

Jerktookmyname

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -1.2%

12-18-2011 21:56:34 | More by Jerktookmyname

TasteTester

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.2%

12-17-2011 02:25:05 | More by TasteTester

Beertracker

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -1.2%

12-16-2011 19:46:12 | More by Beertracker