Friday, September 29, 2017

Batch 159 Saison Tasting Notes

Cellar temp

Pours bright clear gold, course white head that drops back after a couple minutes, laces OK

Aroma first thing is horse blanket, then rich ripe fruit malt, floral/spice aroma at end.  Slight soap edge.

Mouthfeel dry, moderate body, clean at end

Flavor barnyard/soap, more bitter than sweet balance, malt disappears under hop bite.

Finish is dry, hop bitterness.

Overall, pretty fine effort here, could drop back the IBUs, or raise the abv.  Absolutely dry, per style, but not as fruity as I like.  Surprisingly low ester profile considering fermentation temps, maybe try something between 75 and 80.  Either bump up the abv or drop the IBUs.

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