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Surly BrewingSaison
ABV: 6.5%IBU: 30
92
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: “Delicate aroma. Balanced malt and esters with a hint of floral hops. Light bready and toasty malt with a touch of honey. Citrus and fruit esters with orange, raspberry, peach, and pear. Some herbal pepper notes sit behind.”

Flavor: “Sweet with fruit notes of orange, white grape, and pear. Then some pepper herbal notes behind that. Some toasty biscuit notes come through. Finishes slightly sweet but still a bit dry. Medium carbonation at the end gives it a vibrant finish.”

Overall: “Nice balance between fruit and malt. Very drinkable.”

What the Brewers Say

“A pale gold–hued ale fermented with a Belgian yeast strain, resulting in a beer that has notes of lemon from the hops and black-pepper spice from the yeast, with a dry ‘tingly’ finish.”

Tradition & Today (October-November 2018)
Review printed in: Tradition & Today (October-November 2018)
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Date Reviewed: August 31, 2018