Great Lakes Grassroots Ale
Enjoyed in a tulip. A: About a finger off-white head. This saison is a hazy bloody orange peel hue. There's a ring of somewhat frothy retention and smatterings of lacing. S: I get a smidgen of coriander, lemon is there too. A slight funk is less reminiscent of a saison than a really sour piece of fruit. But maybe I'm just a saison amateur? Chamomile is an interesting sweet contrast for the nose. T: Very herbal right away. The basil is actually a bit overwhelming for me. There is also a buttery note that starts small, and gets bigger with just a bit of warmth. It's almost a cooked aroma, and the basil isn't pleasant enough to make me really like the flavors. M: Surprisingly thick body with heavy carbonation. This doesn't help the flavors. D: This beer is a bit of a mess, in my opinion. I want the flavors to be more refined, and complementary. Chamomile and basil don't seem to go together very well. This is the only Great Lakes offering I've had so far that I wouldn't buy again. Sad day.