Saison Rue
Shared 4 ways at a recent tasting. A: hazy orange, very cloudy and active. Tons of foamy white head everywhere. Its great retention leaves a sticky trace of white lace behind. S: the nose explodes with spicy yeast, fruity esters, sweet malt, and funky yeast. Reminds me of a spicier, more complex Belgian Tripel. Plenty here for your nostrils to consume. T: fantastic balance between the malts, hops, and spices here. Great depth to each flavor as well. Mild bretty sourness perks up in the middle to twist your taste buds around even more. Finishes crisp and dry with a refreshing hoppy backbone. Mmmmm! M: this light-/medium-bodied brew is quite active. Carbonation stings your tongue concurrently with the spice mixtures. D: where's the booze? This one's as drinkable as the next saison, but at a much higher gravity. I'm becoming more and more impressed with The Bruery as I continue to work through their offerings. Saison Rue is one of the best American saisons I've sampled to date.