Over a year ago, I went to Denver for work and also had an opportunity to brew my first (and only) all-grain batch with my cousin-in-law. Mike, an accomplished homebrewer, is very adept at brewing Belgians, and I enjoyed some of his out there, as well some more he hooked me up with in September when I saw him again. Of the beers I've had of Mike's its clear that he nails down the subtle and complex flavors that make Belgian's unique, and in the case of the Saison we brewed, and a Wit he gave me, he can brew up a perfect example of the style to compete with any commercial brewery.Last weekend it was a perfect day outside, sunny and 70 degrees and I thought it was the perfect time to crack open the remaining Saison I had, almost 1 year to the date we brewed it. The beer poured crystal clear as you can see, straw gold with a thin white head. Spicy and funky aromas with some slight grassiness. I think some of the funkiness has dissipated with age, but is still present. Sweet right away with nice fruity and citrusy flavors (orange and tangerine). There's some nice spicy-peppery notes going on as well. Perfect mouthfeel, creamy but has some nice carbonation, bright and fizzy. There's some sticky sweetness but finishes dry.
A great sasion...aged well. It was fun brewing with Mike and having my first all-grain experience. Mike is a great brewer, especially belgians.
I plan on reviewing my Big Ass IPA, as well as Surly's new DIPA, Abbrassive Ale this week.
Salud!
Bearded Brewer
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