New Glarus says: “Our Imperial Saison captured a bold celebratory shout of apricot and peach in a bottle. Both bright and bold this is a lively truly living beer. Bottle conditioned with rare Belgian yeast and soured to illuminate its copper hued body. Ginger and Grains of Paradise promiscuously dance with Styrian Golding hops.” New [...]
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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 the herbal threesome that [...]
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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.” New [...]
~ read more ~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 Saison, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 the [...]
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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 running [...]
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