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Kyrgyzbrewer

Massachusetts

4.65/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

a - a crisp caramel with a very thick head. There is a nice haze to it with bubbles dancing through it.

s - This is one of those beers where the nose can actually be said to be bursting. There are a myriad of notes coming through including apples, apricots, and anise.

t- There is a lot going on with this beer. It is very fruity, but not in a bad way at all. The taste sits very well on the palate, and there is a very subtle hop flavor to it.

M- When we opened the bottle and it popped like champagne, I knew what we were tearing in to. There is a lot of carbonation, which brings-out some of the fruit notes to it.

O- My wife is a huge fan of saisons, so this beer was a little bit of a surprise. Most of the saisons we've had are from American brewers, so what we came to realize as we drank it was that this beer is what a saison is supposed to taste like (not that there are not many very good American versions). We had it with Mexican food, and it was great. I cannot wait to have this beer in the summer with some of the fresh summer flavors.

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2012 16:43:21 | More by Kyrgyzbrewer

desint

Belgium

3/5  rDev -28.6%

05-24-2013 12:59:55 | More by desint

sir_rucker

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-24-2013 12:23:41 | More by sir_rucker

robertmitchum

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +19%

05-24-2013 09:29:38 | More by robertmitchum

anteater

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-24-2013 05:20:21 | More by anteater

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-24-2013 01:12:28 | More by JamesStreet

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-23-2013 01:24:42 | More by mikeincharleston

xacidx

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-22-2013 22:51:31 | More by xacidx

tomakeanend

California

4.79/5  rDev +14%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

THIS is what beer should always taste like. Smooth, flavorful, but always crisp and refreshing at the finish. Very strong, fruity and citrus flavors up front, mixed with a heavy wheat body. The finish is pure summer hefeweizen. The Belgium people know beer like no other. I am in awe of this simple, yet powerful, brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:58:32 | More by tomakeanend

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-21-2013 23:37:57 | More by In_Control_Mike

CB_Crowe

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-21-2013 19:41:45 | More by CB_Crowe

lunarbrew

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-21-2013 01:21:21 | More by lunarbrew

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-21-2013 00:49:44 | More by Kmat10

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-20-2013 22:00:10 | More by johntfox

Apathetiq

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-20-2013 16:10:28 | More by Apathetiq

crwrunner

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-20-2013 01:40:12 | More by crwrunner

barczar

Kentucky

4.08/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Pours a hazy golden with particulates floating throughout and a large, puffy 2 inch ivory head that slowly dissipates, leaving little lacing.

Mustiness, pear, tangerine, and coriander form the initial aroma. There's lots of belgian yeast character. Lemon, floral hops, and a touch of horse blanket emerge.

Lemon, belgian yeast, and earthiness open the flavor profile, with a fairly beast malt backbone kicking in mid palate, with peppery notes closing out the finish, which is decidedly dry.

Body is moderate, with spritzy carbonation providing a refreshing mouthfeel.

Fruity, earthy, and dry, this is definitely a refreshing beer. It's a bit more earthy and dry than I prefer, but great example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 21:02:54 | More by barczar

birdsellam

Indiana

3/5  rDev -28.6%

05-19-2013 18:14:17 | More by birdsellam

safaricook

Netherlands

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-19-2013 16:34:34 | More by safaricook

grumblebee

California

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 03:50:20 | More by grumblebee

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-18-2013 21:52:20 | More by Photekut

ChefBenhase

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-18-2013 18:14:22 | More by ChefBenhase

510a

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-18-2013 05:10:43 | More by 510a

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

3.79/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A - Pours a hazy pale orange colour, thumb of head with solid retention and some nice sporadic lacing.

S - Heavy skunk, fruity citrus, orange rind, hints of spice with pepper, coriander and lemon on the finish.

T - Much like the nose, the heavy skunk unfortunately dominates, the sour citrus comes through alongside some funky yeast, with a lemon iced tea and hints of lemon drops with a peppered finish.

M - Medium bodied, smooth and wet.

O - I had read that there could be infected or skunky batch floating around the LCBO, and unfortunately I think I was subject to this aforementioned group. That being said, a flavourful brew was detectable amidst the skunk. I would give this brew another chance, but unfortunately I know my local LCBO likely won't be privy to another batch.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 02:37:17 | More by andrenaline

abex44

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-17-2013 22:54:40 | More by abex44