Scratch Beer 33 - 2010 (Saison De Mueze)
Picked up a 6 pack at the Splinter Blue release. Poured into a tulip. This was an interesting beer; not quite the saison I had in mind as it lays somewhere between that style and a BSPA as akorsak mentioned already. Appearance is a murky, honey brown, unfiltered and cloudy. Head is a persistent and streaky bubbly white. Aroma is thick and heavy blend of honey, orange, corriander, cinnamon, pepper, earthy yeast, candi sugar. It's hard to explain, but it has a thick almost syrupy quality which the flavor and mouthfeel follow through on. As the beer warms the complexity of flavors shine beginning with a mild, earthy saison base with thick, sweet honey and citrus notes. The finish turns more floral, musty, earthy and peppery with a slightly off dry note. Medium bodied, with mild effervescence. Seems like a hybrid of styles, full flavored and bodied; overall a very enjoyable fall saison.