Baudelaire IO - Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

rudzud

Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Picked up at Julio's back in, I think March. This bottle is Batch 5 bottled 1/20/2010. Debated letting this sit for a few more months but couldnt resist cracking it. Poured into a Duvel tulip.

A - Pours a nice crystal clear copper pour with a good two finger head that faded to leave a nice semithick cloud and average side lacing.

S - Smell is nice and inviting, good sweet malts, grains, and yeasts with a very nice rose/floral background.

T - More of those nice sweet malts and typical saison barnyard funk/yeast notes. The big draw is the very nice floral notes that this beer offers in the taste. Good light almost perfumey flavors of roses and hibicus. Tasty.

M - Nice slightly higher than usual carbonation on this one. Very nice and sharp on the tongue. Prevents big gulps.

O - Overall this was a nice offering from JP. Theres the usual JP notes of slight sourness, funk, and good yeasts. On top of all that is a nice and tasty floral presence. Very nice brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 05:26:26 | More by rudzud

aerozeppl

New York

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: The artwork is awesome. The beer is a glorious deep red color with a finger of red tinged white head. Excellent head retention.

S: The nose is so complex.A very soft tartness. The rose and hibiscus are really there and gives the beer a rich floral bouquet Little bit of bret. Earthy. Damn basement. Think a midwest Fantome.

T: Starts off with a nice sweetness then it is cut by the dryness and funk of the bret. It is fruity but not overly sweet. Just balanced. A touch of oak even though as far as I know this is not barrel aged. You even get some malt out of it but I know they used a diversified grain bill so I really cannot pick anything specific out.

M: Dry. Well carbonated but never harsh.

D: Such a complex and drinkable beer. This is one of the best American saisons that I have ever had the privilege of having. The price is a little steep but I think it is worth it.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2011 22:58:50 | More by aerozeppl

alleykatking

Indiana

4.22/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from 750ml bottle. Thanks go out to gratefulbeerhead for this bottle. You rock Eric!

A- Poured a nice amber color with light pink hues overall. Three finger white head shows great retentino. Huge rocky chunks of lace left on the sides of the glass.

S- Floral in the nose right off the bat. Rose petal and hibiscus really come off in the front with hints of cracked pepper. Light oak toward the middle with hints of vanilla. Ending of the aroma shows big green apple aroma with a ton of barnyard funk. Light alcohol which I expected more to be honest.

T- Green apples on the front of the beer with a floral flavor which reminds me of rose petals. Hints of black pepper on the final part of the front. Middle shows off some light funk along with oak and vanilla. Green apple comes out more with that typical Jolly Pumpkin funk to it. Alcohol shows some light funk as well on the ending.

M- Medium mouthfeel. Carbonation is lively and good for the style. Rose petals, light malt, and hints of funk left on the palate. Funky alcohol, hints of oak, and green apple are left long into the aftertaste. Flavors were actually well blended and felt no stop and jerk flavor profile. No off flavors were present although the green apple might have been a light off flavor. Medium heavy alcohol drying left on the palate.

O- This was a wonderful saison. Jolly Pumpkin makes a great tasting beer it seems at times without even trying. The ABV is a little on the light side which makes this beer easy drinking. Nice tasting beer for the summertime nights!

Serving type: bottle

06-28-2011 06:26:10 | More by alleykatking

yourefragile

District of Columbia

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

750 mL bottle, blend 6, bottled 1/12/11. Poured into a tulip.

Pours a murky brownish rose color with a massive, fluffy light rose tinged head. Long last retention and thick, clumpy sheets of lacing.

Interesting aroma with contrasting herbal and tea notes, JP funk, and delicately tart fruit. Smells like a fresh bouquet of flowers.

Flavor starts with a strong floral (rose and hibiscus obviously) dryness before a soft fruity tartness. Funk is minimal, but still distinctly Jolly Pumpkin. Initially the finish is off putting with an aggressive hibiscus floral taste lingering uncomfortably long. However through the course of the bottle it is balanced by more the funk and tart and becomes more palatable.

Mouthfeel is very soft and full bodied with light carbonation. Very delicate and refreshing.

Took some time to get used to this, and I might enjoy this more if the hibiscus is turned down a little, but recommended for the warmer months ahead.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2011 00:45:24 | More by yourefragile

DIM

Pennsylvania

4.58/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Thanks to OHLRangers for the chance to split this amazing brew with my dad and brother-in-law.

a: This was a clear coppery color with golden edges. It poured with a large, moderately sticky, fizzy cap.

s: Musty, earthy floral aromas are what I noticed first. There is also a fairly pronounced funky note that comes from what I'm guessing is the bret. Crackers, grain, and tart fruit aromas all emerge as this warms.

t: This is easily one of the best funky saisons I recall trying. Pronounced mustily tart fruit flavors come through in a big way. Lots of cherries, apricots, and a little sour apple. Wet grains and prickly leafy hops add a nice tingle at the finish. I think I also taste a little oaky tobacco. The floral qualities are more subtle here, but they help dry this out even further.

m: Fizzy, champagne like carbonation lends itself perfectly to a beer like this.

d: My dad had some reservations, but Eric and I loved it. I'm really glad I got to try this, the folks at JP should be proud of this one.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2010 21:10:45 | More by DIM

brewandbbq

New Hampshire

3.9/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

750ml bottle.

Pours murky copper with a creamy one-inch head of white. Streaks and dots of lacing throughout the glass and a solid skim coat on the surface.

Aromatics lead off with fruit, cut grass, lactic acid and dried flowers. Hints of orange and the signature JP yogurt/bile lactic bite follow through.

Medium bodied with a creamy, crisp mouthfeel.

Wet hay, stone fruit, horsesweat, and cheesecurds start the palate. The acid is a bit muddled by the yogurt-like lactic nature, and could be brighter and cleaner for a sharper profile.

Finishes with some faint floral qualities, funk, soured apples, and lingering stomach bile.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2011 00:18:13 | More by brewandbbq

philbe311

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Blend 6 / Bottled 1-27-2011

A - Two plus fingers worth of audibly fizzy crisp even egg shell colored head with a rounded top... Excellent retention... The color is a very pale reddish copper... A moderate bit of random patterned moderate paced carbonation...

S - The aroma is both familiar and refreshingly new... Lavender... Loaded with floral aroma which are never overpowering... Apples... Pears... A slight Belgian yeast component... Quite pleasant and fairly complex...

T - Floral and fruit notes clash at the on set... Light raspberries... Apple... Pears... Perhaps even a hint of kiwi... The floral notes are even and consistent throughout... A slight bit of funkiness... There is a slight tart bite on the finish... Very interesting brew...

M - Medium bodied... Quite sturdy... Briskly carbonated... A bit "juicy..." Even and consistent...

D - I have found Jolly Pumpkin offerings to be hit or miss with no real middle ground... Fortunately, I can confirm this to be a definite hit... Loads of complexity and character... Quite unique and refreshing... Sophisticated... I wish I were able to get my hand on this on a regular basis... Very close to rounding the scores in the 1st four categories up to 4.5, but not quite... Nicely done...

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2012 01:48:09 | More by philbe311

jsanford

Georgia

3.8/5  rDev -8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml bottle, kinda pricey but the girlfriend loves saisons and floral beers so...Poured into a Tulip Glass.

A - Pours a lovely hazy red rose color with a generous head of creamy light-pink. Very pretty, matches the nifty label nicely.
S - Floral qualities of rose water and hibiscus really jump out at you, followed by the slightly funky yeast strain and a bit of red berry.
T - Solid Saison flavors of crisp malt, peppery coriander, and earthy hay are present, and meld nicely with the slight funkiness from the yeast and the floral rose/hibiscus aspect. Lightly tart, almost cherry-like, with just a tiny bit of lemon juice and a very dry finish.
M - Medium-bodied with crisp, spritzy carbonation, perfect for a hot Spring day.
O - I was nicely surprised by this one, the floral aspect took an already great Saison and made it something really special. An excellent Springtime beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2011 04:02:27 | More by jsanford

Beaver13

Colorado

3.68/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

750ml bottle, blend 7/8 bottled 2/3/11. Pours a clear light pinkish red with a huge rocky pinkish white head that retains well and laces the glass.

The aroma is slightly tart fruits and some floral notes with a bit of brett.

The flavor is a bit subdued - some tart acidic fruits, with some funk and a dry finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with sharp carbonation.

Overall, an interesting beer - very pink! I wish there was more to the flavor. A bit pricey too at $17.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2011 05:52:39 | More by Beaver13

Gobzilla

California

4.38/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottle shared by hophead84 at barrel blast

A: poured a reddish brown in color with amber brown highlights that had a thin bubbly head and left a little lacing sticking to the glass.

S: very intresting fruity nose that consisted of the signature jolly pumpkin bretty funky tart character along side cherries, spice, strawberries, hibiscus, and oaky notes.

T: the hibiacus was a little bit more apparent on the palate with lots of bretty funky character strawberry, oaky, spice accents and a touch of cherries as well.

M: the brew was medium in body with a good amount of prickly carbonation which had a bretty funky, fruity, oaky, and tart finish.

D: very tasty brew that is now one of my favorite JP brewa faux show that drank really good.

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2011 00:43:47 | More by Gobzilla

sholland119

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Blend 4, bottled 1/25/11.

A-Pours a clear, surprisingly dark amber. Not a bad thing, but rather unexpected given the style.

S-Quite malty, lots of caramel notes, with lighter than expected funk (this is JP after all). Still quite nice but so far, very non-Jolly Pumpkiinish.

T-Again, malt dominates, and I have to say I am rather disappointed here. Very little evidence of farmhouse, funk, barnyard or any classic saison flavors. I mean, a nice beer, but very muted in terms of the style characteristics.

M-Medium bodied, moderate carbonation.

O-Kind of a dilemma. I am not a slave to style but I feel this one misses the mark by quite a bit. But still a tasty, well made beer.

HV

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2011 23:43:15 | More by sholland119

david131

Michigan

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A- A deep, murky orange-pink liquid with a thick and creamy off-white head that leaves a lot of lacing and has excellent retention.

S- Sour fruits, honey, and roses. Very very nice. Really hard to pinpoint all the individual characteristics, but it is very appealing.

T- Hmm... Tastes floral, earthy, and has an olive aspect to it. Not as much depth as I expected. Acidic and sour.

M- Tart, acidic, dry, yet creamy with a nice amount of carbonation.

D- A unique beer, but the rose aspect is pretty subtle. Sounds much more appealing than it actually is. Still, this is enjoyable and is very high quality. Not quite worth the money, but worth splitting with a friend.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2010 01:01:00 | More by david131

jwinship83

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750ml capped bottled with "blend 4, bottled 1-25-11" written on the back. drank from my duvel tulip. always looking forward to a new jolly pumpkin beer.

A- this one pours out a somewhat hazy pale amber colored body with some ruby red highlights. the massive head on top is almost like a khaki color with some pink highlights. the head takes its time falling and leaves behind large globs of lacing. a fairly unique looking beer.

S- the first thing i think after my initial whiff is "brett." very musty and old smelling. think an unfinished basement in an unattended house. after that i pick out some fruity notes. a little bit of strawberries and cherries. some spicy notes as well. herbal and floral hops at the end.

T- the taste starts out with more of the musty and earthy smelling wild yeast i could smell. very little in the sour department going on here. the strawberries i could smell come out stronger in the taste, and the cherries seem to have fallen out of the picture. herbal and grassy notes. some floral hops.

M- the carbonation isnt nearly as high as i was expecting after seeing the huge head here. the beer is dry and musty from the wild bacteria used to ferment it. the body is light.

O- another pleasant and unique beer from some of the most creative brewers in the business. i drank this one fresher than i would have liked to, but it was just calling out to me. im glad i did, i really enjoyed it. im looking forward to seeing how some time in the dark will evolve this one. check it out.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2011 03:09:29 | More by jwinship83

brdc

Wisconsin

4.2/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Many thanks to OHLRangers for his incredible generosity.

Large capped bottle, poured into a tulip.
Very dark golden, red tinted beer, with a foamy off white head that drops down rather quickly.
It had been a while since my last saison, and the aroma reminded me of spring; funky, earthy, herbal, grassy.
Light on the palate, nicely carbonated, but by no means watery, this is one refreshing and easy to drink beer.
Fruity, but not sweet, tart and earthy, with some spices.
Not terribly complex, but one of the easiest saisons to drink I ever found.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2010 23:59:53 | More by brdc

augustgarage

California

4.47/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Batch 1/1/11 - poured from a 750mL capped bottle into my Troubador tulip.

Furious yet stealthy carbonation builds a fist and a half of misty rose foam. Immense rocky head recedes very slowly. Tremendous 3-D webs of lacing. The liquid beneath is a cloudy mixture of flame and dark coral. Stunning.

Pink peppercorn, grape skins, yogurt, a variety of floral aromatics, nectarines, passion fruit, and a deep subtle barn-yard funk in the nose.

The hibiscus is a brilliant touch, rounding off the tartness of the palate entry, and contributing to the very long finish with chicha morada, jamon iberico, and loam in addition to cranberry and violet. Low to no bitterness or hop flavor that I can detect. The yeasty base marries everything together none the less.

Effervescent, medium-bodied, somewhat slick, yet still cooling. Great for a late Spring morning.

Many creative brews fall flat on their faces, but this saison is a gentle revelation, the domestic peer of Fantôme's experimental offerings, though perhaps lacking in equivalent bombastic weirdness.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2011 18:09:04 | More by augustgarage

rtepiak

Poland

4.05/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

first off... not sour. don't get it thinking that.

a pricy pour of reddish pink. i thought i was getting another augmented belgian american style that seemed to be heavily spiced. this was spice but equilaterally. Nice almost white head stuck around for most the drink.nose of husk of grain and bitter malt. Some wheat citrus floral additives of the herbs used. Palate was some not expected. At first husky and what one would make out to be a smokey bitterness. But this later expands into something a bit more floral vegetative. And here is where i think the beer is troublesome because it seems to compromise the meatiness. It would be meaty... Pepper and thyme sips along with the qualities of the flower and citrus bloom but it would at times get a sweetness that was a wit in nature. But the bitter funk would always finish it and it something i'm used with a nice zest of wheat but gritty bark almost. An interesting late spring feel with a ready for game latitude.

the only think i found somewhat strange about this beer is that it seemed like something that is just a regular make and mode of something i would have in montreal. i wouldn't say something that would really pick up there. just because they have a lot of augmented wits and this seemed to have a similar temperament but very different all together.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2011 05:13:28 | More by rtepiak

Daniellobo

District of Columbia

4.1/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Sustained sourness with a gentle floral touch.

Presentation: 750 ml brow cap bottle. Label shows a soft pastel portrait illustration of a woman with a a fly on her hair. Notes style and main ingredients, and 6,8% Alc. Vol. Back label offers a narrative talking about the intent of the series and creative freedom of the brew. Displays batch number (blend 5 1-26-2011). Served in a tulip glass.

A - Medium to deep amber/ruby pour, rich frothy head, good retention, fair surface memory, good lacing.

S - Sour nose, dash of brett, fruity with a faint floral hint.

T - Palate follows without much difference. Sour/tart notes coated in a fruity range, berries with a soft floral hint. Spicy yeasty dash, and a balance sense overall embracing the tartness.

M - Medium body with high carbonation, fair smooth rhythm to accompany the sourness with a crispy touch in the finish.

O - Nice sour sense, sturdy but not overwhelming with pleasing hints.

Notes: A good brew, subtle with a characteristic touch and sour edge from Jolly Pumpkin, but nothing that touches on the extraordinary albeit it might be amongst their most drinkable sours.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2011 13:50:46 | More by Daniellobo

AltBock

Ohio

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

750ml bottle that looks like a 22oz bomber bottle. On it is a label that you have to see for yourself to appreciate. On the label is a really good drawing of a beautiful kind of gothic woman with curly hair and a giant fly on her head. The back label has a lengthy paragraph about the beer. Along the side was a sticker that had the batch number and bottled date. My bottle was from batch 1015/1016 and bottled on 02-21-12. It has a little age on it.

When poured into an Ommegang Tulip, this JP beer was a semi hazy golden copper with some faint sun yellow highlights at the bottom. The beer's color was almost as nice as the label. On top of this brew was a massive head of foam. It was at least 2 inches tall. As for the color, it was white with a dab of beige. It wasn't paper white. It was one of those dirty white colors. This dirty white head of foam had great slow retention. It left behind a thick skim of foam and a huge number of streaks of lace. These streaks coated my glass.

The aroma to me was more tart than sour. Mixed in with the light tartness was some of that Brett yeast farmyard funkiness. Behind all that was some green grapes, green apples and some flowers. This floral aroma consisted of rose pedals and a pinch of hibiscus. Very good and very unique.

Like the aroma, the taste was also good and unique. The taste was dry and lightly tart with a little barnyard funk, fruits, and flowers. The rose pedals and hibiscus made an appearance in the taste, but they came out more in the aroma than the taste. Same thing with the green grapes and green apples. One thing that wasn't in the aroma, but made an appearance in the taste was the oak. Not bad. I wish the fruits were allowed to come out and play more.

This was a light to medium bodied easy drinking Saison with an interesting aftertaste. This aftertaste was dry, tart, and oaky. The aftertaste had its fair share of Brett yeast as well. This aftertaste doesn't linger.

A very nice easy drinking unique Saison. Neither the flowers, the oak, or the Brett yeast take complete control of the beer. I think the Brett yeast wanted to take control, but it didn't. If you want to try a unique Saison, pick up a bottle of this Jolly Pumpkin brew.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 05:35:07 | More by AltBock

DovaliHops

California

4.53/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Blend 1 Bottled 1-11-2011. Pours a very pretty orangish red color with a very large white head with a hint of orange-cream color to it. The head is very frothy and doesn't go down any time quickly. Scent is quite funky with some earthy notes and spices. I get a bit of citrus as well as floral notes and hops. This scent is very inviting. Taste is very unique. I get a lot of berry flavors and funky yeast with some nice grassy notes. Lightly tart fruit flavors with earthy spiciness and citrus hoppiness. The floral notes compliment all the other flavors very nicely. Finishes with some more tart berries, bready notes, and more mellow funk. The mouthfeel is well carbonated and quite dry. Very refreshing. Drinkability is high. Overall, this beer blew me away. Amazing complexity in flavor and aroma. A very different and outstanding brew.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2011 06:52:25 | More by DovaliHops

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Chris' bottle

Hazy reddish copper colour, big off white head, sticky with lots of lace. Smell is quite funky, barnyard notes, yeasty and quite floral. Tart initially and in the finish, middle has lots of yeasty floral qualities, fruity and dry with notes of tea coming in as well. Full body, med-high carb, good feel. Very nice stuff, very drinkable, solid stuff

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2011 20:55:31 | More by peensteen

beerwolf77

Wisconsin

4.4/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Thanks to sweemzander for busting this one out during our tasting.

Poured into my tulip the beer is amber orange with a light pink tint. About one finger of light pink head recedes leaving just a touch of soapy lace.

The aroma is spectacular. Fresh cut flowers mixed with berries and hint of barnyard funk. Dry dusty wood as well. The actual saison aspect can be picked out with a hint of pepper and citrus mixed in.

The flavor is reminds me a lot of a chardonay. White grapes, lemon and white pepper. A decent amount of tart funk. Wet hay and dry wood are present as well.

Light body with mild carbonation. Super dry finish.

Overall this is like drinking a warm spring day in the garden. I would love to have an entire bottle to myself.

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2010 21:57:20 | More by beerwolf77

Urbancaver

Ohio

3.93/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Blend 2 1-12-2011
Shared by Turdface McGee at Jackie O's

Pours a light pale orange. Murky with. Good amount of slightly pinkish head. Smells A bit funky with some light rose hints. Some sour herbal smells. Tastes heavy of rose and hibiscus. Very solid mouthfeel. Highly carbonated and tasty

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2011 15:51:17 | More by Urbancaver

vfgccp

New York

3.63/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A – Loose, chunky head settles quickly, but leaves a nice lace along the way. Beautiful, bright pumpkin orange body.

S – Floral nose with dandelion, rose water, and pollen accented with a mellow tartness. Corn syrup sweetness.

T – Bright opening with agave, honeysuckle and oak. The woodiness arcs sour through the center and then tart through a dry finish, and pushes the floral notes to the greener side of the spectrum; rosewater and plant stems. There’s a light, but surprisingly pleasant maltiness lurking throughout the profile.

M – Light body. Nice carbonation.

O – Slightly more savory than a classic saison, and definitely on the floral side of the style.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2011 03:13:04 | More by vfgccp

DCon

Missouri

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bought a 1 PINT, 9.4 OZ bottle of this from the 33 Wine Bar & Tasting Room in Lafayette Square (St. Louis), MO for $15.99. Poured from the bottle with a Girl with a Fly on Her head?!?! into a Tulip Glass and has Blend 7/8, Bottled 2-3-11 on the side with a sticker.

Aroma- Has a nice rose petal aroma thats VERY light but noticeable at the beginning. A bit of hop and sourness are found after this aroma. Bit of fruit in here too but very soft. Alot of attributes linger in this brew's nose.

Appearance- Pours 3 fingers of bubbly head that have good retention. Is a ruby red color body and is semi-hazy. Leaves TONS of lacing on the glass.

Flavor- Good rose petal taste here and sweetness. Lots of citrus and other fruit tastes are faded out with the Hibiscus though... Not sure that I care for this but its still a nice flavor! Light bitterness on the end.

Mouthfeel- Light-Medium Bodied, Medium Carbonation, effervescent, but doesn't have much of a sour/puckering taste or finish like many of the Saisons I like!

Overall Impression- Very nice and interesting with the rose petals brewed in! I would recommend if you get a chance but not a perfect Saison. No real sour flavors or high citrus aromas that usually are around. I would love to see this bottle in stores and I would pick up again for sure! Complexed aroma!

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2011 22:59:42 | More by DCon

ShogoKawada

Rhode Island

4.5/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I don't do a lot of double reviews but felt this one deserved it. Blend 7/8, 750ml into allagash tulip.

A- Ruddy brown with some pink and orange highlights. Small head sticks nicely on the edge of the glass.

S- As I remember- wet grass, a bit of funk, like being in a flower garden after a spring shower.

T- This blend/bottling tastes different than the growler review I did. The fruit isn't as prominent- but the floral aspect is much stronger. I think I liked the other one's fruitiness, and I'm missing it a bit here. Still, great, complex florals- hibiscus, rose petals, some white wine tartness as well.

M- Sweetness fades into a drying, tart finish. Good body, carbonation. Keeps the flavors moving. Keeps me coming back.

O- I think I liked this from the growler better.. but that might have been because I got to enjoy 64 oz of it at a time. This beer is spectacular. GOAT or damn close.

647

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2011 17:29:57 | More by ShogoKawada