Saison Dupont - Brasserie Dupont sprl

markleyc06

4.94/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

My ratings say it all. This is THE quintessential saison by which all other saisons are judged. Under style guidelines for saison....it should simply read "go drink a saison dupont".

A- Beautiful cloudy straw gold color with a massive soapy/frothy head!

S- Truly the pinnacle of this beer. Zesty citrus fruit esters with some grassy malts that blend together with a funky belgian yeasty smell that leaves you with something you just cant put your finger on, but you know you love it!

T- Just like it smells. Zesty citrus with a hearty pilsner malt backbone that blends together just right.

M- Second best part of this beer. Lots of carbonation but also a dry zest in this finish leaving your palate with a lingering "can't put your finger on it" taste that just makes you want to have more.

Overall- This is the most classic saison you can have as far as flavor and smell. Although it is high in alcohol for a "traditional" saison like was made in olden farming days of Belgium. But, nonetheless it is everything a saison was meant to be, which is: Thirst quenching, easy to drink, and extremely tasty. Truly one of the best beers out of belgium.

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2013 19:10:23 | More by markleyc06

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

augustwest0823

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-16-2013 00:51:49 | More by augustwest0823

jimctin

Ontario (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-15-2013 18:11:22 | More by jimctin

JoyHelfrich

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-15-2013 04:50:47 | More by JoyHelfrich