Saison Athene
A-Cloudy tangerine orange with about 1 finger that dropped quickly, no lacing. S-Fruity, lemon, white grape, slight crisp apple notes, maybe just a little buttery/yeasty aroma as well. Pretty interesting, a touch sweeter than I normally like to see in the style, but it works. T-Very juicy pear and orange right away. Again I was getting some white grape juice. As it warmed I started getting some clove, and maybe just a little earthy touch, when slightly warmer the flavors became more crisp and defined. A little heat rounds things out nicely finishing with a slightly creamy spice along with some malty sugars. The aftertaste reminded me of a lemon cake with some spices, very nice. M-Champagne like fizz, medium bodied with some residual sugars. D-Although not traditional for the style, I really enjoyed it a great deal. Its super refreshing and easy to drink. I would use this as kind of a dessert beer. Also worth noting, this is a fantastic example of a craft beer that is pretty complex, interesting, and would still be approachable for someone not familiar with the craft industry. I would love to see a more solid head, and maybe tone down the juices slightly (maybe some age). Great beer though