Once again, the gauntlet has been laid before me and it is time for another review. Today, the selection comes from Indiana (yes, you can rejoice for a moment now, Hoosiers). While I am certainly not a fan boy of 3 Floyd's, I have found several of their beers to be quite good, so I'm hoping that this saison is not a let down. As long as this isn't in the same vein as the Kolsch they tried (suchThre a freaking fail!), I expect to be very happy.
Color: A lovely golden, albeit somewhat cloudy color greets you as you pour this beer. This is spot on for a good saison.
Head: The head is decent and has a retention that keeps up with it. I expected a bit more on the head to be honest, but I'm hoping the spices are the blame for the lack of head.
Aroma: The notes coming off of this beer are far milder than I wanted it to be, and a major left down. I do detect some hints of citrus or sweetness, but nothing very aggressive.
Taste: A very mild flavor that builds over time. While this is not your dad's saison, it is not a bad take on the style. I like the tang I detected on my palette, but I enjoyed how balanced that malt and spices were here. The aftertaste was a bit of a let down, unfortunately, because I want something that snaps on my tongue as it leaves if I am calling it a saison. There needs to be a bit more punch from the beer to reach the style's apex in my eyes. The body, however, was very nice and stands up to the flavors that are present.
Overall: This is an interesting take on the style, but I think it misses on a few key points. I always find a saison should be the representation of a farmhouse ale from Belgium or France, and I get hints of that with this beer, but it misses slightly here and there. I could say without a doubt that I would be happy to order this again, but there are a number of saisons out there I could suggest over this for style points alone.
Score: 6.0/10
As always, be merry and drink well. Slainte!
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