We are finally diving into spring seasonals here on JGF and
to start us off we are going to take a look at The Bruery’s Saison de Lente.
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| The label is very pastel and Easter eggy. |
Wow, that is not what I expected. It has a crisp bite on the
drink with a pleasant carbonation that dances on the tongue. What caught me off
guard was it was not as fruity as I expected and there is a pronounced bitterness
in the aftertaste. Both of those traits are a little different than the Belgian
saisons I have tried previously. The aftertaste clears out rather quickly
leaving a dryness in the mouth.
Beer poured hazy with a golden wheat color. It has a
white head that stuck around for awhile and clung to the side as I worked my
way through the glass. There is some hop in the glass but it is not
overpowering. This is best when it is just cool, not cold and I drank it out of
a tulip glass. Like other Bruery beers I have enjoyed this is one would work
well with a meal. I could see enjoying this with an Easter ham. This beer grew
on me as I drank it, at the start I was slightly put off by the bitterness but
as you get used to the taste it works to amplify the rest.
This beer can be cellared, but I wouldn’t go beyond a year
and few months. The label recommends 24 months at most. I think I will get an
extra bottle to do just that.
Here is the “party line” on this beer.
Our Spring Saison is
light blonde in color with a fresh hoppiness and a wild and rustic
Brettanomyces character. Lighter in color and alcohol than our Saison Rue yet
equally complex in its own way. Perfect for warmer weather and Spring
celebrations.
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