La Grange - Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

gatornation

Minnesota

3.7/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

received as an extra from a 22 oz bomber

A - pours a hazy straw color with a 1 finger head that recedes to a fresh white collar that stays with great lacing..this is a great looking saison , great color ,lacing,collar

S- lemon funk and earth smells

T- was crisp lemon peel with tart fruit like apples and citrus mix ina bitter funk and some citrus hops

M- was tart and bitter with earthy funk it had good carbonation and was fresh tasting

O- a good farmhouse saison , tart and bitter with earthy funk, nicely done would drink another of this one

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2011 03:57:10 | More by gatornation

bmurray10

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

04-22-2013 17:56:40 | More by bmurray10

trebbates

Texas

5/5  rDev +36.6%

04-08-2013 01:40:32 | More by trebbates

wtkphoto

Texas

4/5  rDev +9.3%

02-13-2013 04:43:12 | More by wtkphoto

stampfler07

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

02-05-2013 00:03:49 | More by stampfler07

texasnomad

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

01-09-2013 13:39:29 | More by texasnomad

weonfire

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

01-06-2013 21:35:04 | More by weonfire

mseidens

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

12-30-2012 04:29:36 | More by mseidens

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

12-16-2012 22:49:21 | More by t0rin0

abeerwiseguy

Texas

3.88/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is a limited release Rahr & Sons beer in the Saison or Farmhouse Ale style. Not sure of the origin of the style (Beer Advocate does not list this under country of origin in the Beer Styles portion of their site).

Poured a yellow golden color with two fingers of whitish foam from a 22 oz bottle.
Aromas of citrusy fruit like lemons and a somewhat spicy and earthy smell greets the nose.

Tastes were of fruity esters with noticeable lemon and some peppery tartness with a very clean finish balanced by some not unwelcome bitterness and medium to low carbonation.
The mouth feel was just right with lots of different flavors with a light body and crisp, clean finish

Overall a very good beer and good example of this style.

I have concerns that Rahr is evidently not serious enough about giving its consumers the information they need to be responsible drinkers. ABV was not to be found on the bottle. I looked on several other year round offerings by Rahar and even went to their website for this limited release Saison but did not find the info. While we are ALL thankful for today’s microbreweries pushing the experimental envelope on beer styles, this also means that the ABV in many offerings is getting up to the level that demands attention by even the most casual consumer. Deschutes, Stone, North Coast, and most other Breweries now list ABV on bottles and cans. Rahr should also.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2012 22:58:35 | More by abeerwiseguy

DennisBryant

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

11-25-2012 20:46:50 | More by DennisBryant

dgrauwiler

Texas

1/5  rDev -72.7%

11-16-2012 03:09:10 | More by dgrauwiler

frogfan

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

10-11-2012 22:09:35 | More by frogfan

GMB

Japan

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

09-23-2012 04:06:54 | More by GMB

Tech_Savy

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

09-21-2012 02:45:27 | More by Tech_Savy

Jmick28

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -24.9%

09-21-2012 02:41:38 | More by Jmick28

ReyG006

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -24.9%

09-17-2012 13:15:16 | More by ReyG006

buzzed

Texas

4/5  rDev +9.3%

09-16-2012 03:04:59 | More by buzzed

womencantsail

California

3.68/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly hazed yellow color with a white head. Nose of sweet bread, some yeast, citrus peel. A touch of floral hops, some light spice, and a bit of fruit. There is some nice malt character on the palate. Bready malts with a touch of toast and yeast. A nice fruit profile of apple, pear, and banana. Lightly spicy with a hint of pepper. Not super hoppy, but a good floral and light citrus flavor.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2012 16:12:36 | More by womencantsail

Havion383

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +23%

05-24-2012 15:57:25 | More by Havion383

CommonRider

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-15-2012 02:59:50 | More by CommonRider

Etan

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 22oz bottle into a Libbey tall tulip. Sent as an extra by Lokieman.

A: Pours a bright yellowish orange with a nice spongy, bone-white head. Retention is ok but it leaves very little lacing.

S: Soapy yeast, a little bit of barnyard hay, coriander, sweet pale malt. A little too soapy.

T: Assertive, sugary fruity esters jump out at the palate immediately. Juicy peach, bubblegum, pineapple, coriander, vanilla bean, white cake, lemon, a bit of funky yeast. Esters glide into smooth pale malt and graininess. Taste finishes with a noticeable bite of hop bitterness. Very sweet, too sweet as the bottle drains.

M: Decent soft mouthfeel, but I'm expecting that bottle-conditioned liveliness from the carbonation that isn't really there.

O: This is a tasty farmhouse, but there are a few noticeable flaws that detract from the overall experience, namely the over-the-top sweetness and mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2012 01:48:31 | More by Etan

sitarist

Ohio

3.35/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours hazy, and golden with a frothy white head. The head quickly falls to a thin ring that leaves a few spots of lacing.

Scents of apple, pear, baby powder, and a musty aroma. It has an off burnt aroma...sulfur.

The fruity esters, musty yeast, and sulfur carries over into the flavor.

Dry with a medium body, and just enough carbonation to tickle my tongue.

A decent saison that is easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2012 03:28:13 | More by sitarist

birchstick

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

03-28-2012 06:48:42 | More by birchstick

bsuedekum

Missouri

3/5  rDev -18%

03-28-2012 03:45:07 | More by bsuedekum