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Review: Dogfish Head/Stone/Victory Saison du BUFF

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The breweries say:

“Plans call for Saison du BUFF to be a 6% alc/vol Saison brewed with parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. This beer will be brewed three times, once at each brewery using the same recipe.”

Dogfish Head/Stone/Victory Saison du BUFF Saison, 6.8% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

We dug into [...]

Review: New Holland Golden Cap Saison

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New Holland says:

“Golden Cap Saison is a modern interpretation of a traditional farmhouse ale. A soft, pale beer, Golden Cap embodies the flavors and aromas of summer fields. Brewed with an ancestor of wheat called spelt, its straw-colored body, lively carbonation and a unique fermentation profile evoke fresh cut hay and cracked peppercorn.”

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Review: Half Acre Long Thai Rainbow Rye

Half Acre says:

“This Saison was brewed with Long Thai Peppercorns and Rye. You’ll find some ample spice in the nose moving toward a crisp malt frame and dry rye finish. This beer is prepared to go toe to toe with summer, and summer doesn’t stand a chance.”

Half Acre Long Thai Rainbow Rye [...]

Review: Boulevard Saison-Brett

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Boulevard says:

“Our gold-medal winning Saison (Mondial de la Biere, Montreal, 2008) was the inspiration for this limited edition ale. We brewed a slightly stronger version that was then dry hopped, followed by bottle conditioning with various yeasts, including Brettanomyces, a wild strain that imparts an earthy quality. Though this farmhouse ale is given three [...]

Beer Pairing: Fantasy Football Draft

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We know beer pairs well with dinner (a Cajun dish with a pilsener), desserts (a coffee stout with, or in, ice cream) and even the weather (A marzen on a brisk Fall afternoon).  But would you believe beer pairs well with an online fantasy football draft?  Now, before you swear me off for mastering [...]

Goose Island Invasion @ Sheffields: Holy Bourbon County Stout!

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As much as I love beer, the actual events that revolve around brewing are generally too big for my somewhat anti-social personality.  Huge things like conventions and gatherings at places like the Aragon have never been as fun as I want them to be, simply due to the fact that I always find myself [...]

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