Thumbprint Saison - New Glarus Brewing Company

bound4er

Wisconsin

3.95/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A. Dark straw to light golden amber appearance. Big white head that isn't very dense.

S. Yeast, pepper, banana, grain - pretty nice smell.

T. This has some NG hefe characteristics with one noticeable difference - pepper. This Saison is fairly spicy, which is a good thing. Some lemon and orange zest, banana and bready malt rounds things out. Good but not great.

M. Medium bodied with good carbonation.

O. I like this beer but I was expecting a bit more from NG. It is easy drinking and would make for a great thirst quencher after mowing the lawn. I've gotta give Hinterland's Saison a slight edge over this beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2012 02:08:12 | More by bound4er

coz

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

06-14-2013 22:31:59 | More by coz

ali1987

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

06-14-2013 02:24:57 | More by ali1987

kylehay2004

Florida

3.59/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

A: thin head on a cloudy dull golden body. occasional scattered spot of lacing.

S: I like the aroma its just not very Belgian. Notes include clove, anise, citrus mostly pineapple and some grains.

T: clove, lemon tartness, a little belgian yeast and club soda in the finish with also a bitter, metallic taste late.

M: light to medium body and very high carbonation. not as dry a finish as I want.

Overall: It wasnt a bad beer just not very Belgian or funky. I want more of the barnyard, yeast style of saison.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 01:24:19 | More by kylehay2004

nickfl

Florida

3.53/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours with a small head of white foam on a hazy, golden body. The head settles at a moderate pace and leaves light lace.

S - Musty yeast, wheat, and notes of clove.

T - Sweet malt up front with an anise note in the middle. Some clove and nutmeg in the middle with a finish of spices, a touch of citrus, and mild hops.

M - Medium thick body, moderately high carbonation, and a slightly dry finish.

D - Not my cup of tea, the spice character is robust, but quite odd.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 01:21:47 | More by nickfl

Lovely85

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

06-14-2013 01:17:05 | More by Lovely85

CUBeerBuff

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

06-12-2013 08:05:21 | More by CUBeerBuff

jarrgal

North Dakota

3/5  rDev -23.1%

06-10-2013 02:35:45 | More by jarrgal

Billolick

New York

4.04/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz brown bottle with no freshness date

A- Hazed and murky darker tangarine, lite tan head with bubbles on the larger side of tiny, stays nicely but leaves just some slippery foam.

S- Pungent nose filled with pepper, Belgian yeast spicing and ripe fruits.

T- Zesty, bold and flavorful, with pepper, plentiful a banana note, yeast and excess character burting through.

M- carbonation on the active side

O-Agressive saison, flavorful and quite enjoyable. Has the feel of an imperial or very American take on the style, and I like it.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2013 01:03:11 | More by Billolick

maq89

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

06-01-2013 02:49:56 | More by maq89

Woodman70

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-01-2013 02:41:29 | More by Woodman70

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.4/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle poured into a Teku glass (no bottle date)

Bright orange hue with slim white head that holds throughout. Numerous bubbles constantly heading to the surface. This beer is clearly carbonated properly for the style of Saison I prefer. Not very hazy. The beer is clear and clean but certainly not transparent.

You get the Belgian yeast on the nose. You can tell it is a Saison, but there aren't really any other specific notes on the nose.

Very clean flavor on point with numerous other Saisons. There is some orange peel and various spices. Effortlessly drinkable. The effervescence carries into the mouthfeel making it a joy to drink. I would not hesitate to pick up this beer again as a go-to Saison.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 14:09:50 | More by PHBoiler

DarthGuitarHero

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

05-29-2013 18:48:03 | More by DarthGuitarHero

straightlambic

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-29-2013 18:45:24 | More by straightlambic

Larrygto

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -29.5%

05-24-2013 17:52:25 | More by Larrygto

Dactrius

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

05-21-2013 21:05:46 | More by Dactrius

marine1975

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-21-2013 02:14:13 | More by marine1975

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +28.2%

05-18-2013 12:50:05 | More by AmandaSchaefer

EROCK75

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.6%

05-13-2013 15:48:53 | More by EROCK75

Mandark

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -16.7%

05-10-2013 05:54:13 | More by Mandark

Mike

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-08-2013 04:14:42 | More by Mike

GRG1313

California

4.25/5  rDev +9%

04-27-2013 21:11:56 | More by GRG1313

Bowers-Brew

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9%

04-21-2013 22:17:51 | More by Bowers-Brew

jreindl

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

04-20-2013 06:32:20 | More by jreindl

bahnfire

Vermont

3/5  rDev -23.1%

04-16-2013 00:19:36 | More by bahnfire