Onto the next review! Next in our series of beers that were consumed during the beer tour was Annabel, a black saison. This is the first time I tried a saison, so I wasn't sure what to expect here. It had a dark, near black color, with a very think, light tan head. Looked a lot like a porter or stout based on my first impression. The only difference was that I could smell some dark fruits, which I guess would provide the difference between the saison and the stout.
Onto the taste! I could pick out some coffee and chocolate notes, much like a porter or stout, followed by this tangy, sour-like finish. To be honest, it was a little off-putting, primarily because of the fact that I had porter and stout thoughts in my head and got something different. That didn't make it a bad beer, just a sizeable difference that I had to get adjusted to. That said, it took a good while to get used to it, and I probably should have helped myself to seconds. It is a complex beer, and I feel like I can have more respect for it with a little more experience in beer drinking.
Grade: C
Price Paid: Free (7 oz draught)
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