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Monday, April 1, 2013

115. Ommegang Hennepin Farmhouse Saison


It was one of those days where I wanted to enjoy a beer with my dinner.  Tonight, that consisted of some leftover Easter ham, broccoli, potato salad, and a crusty roll.  I haven't reloaded my fridge selection, so I was down to about 3 beers to select from.  

The beer poured a nice golden yellow into my snifter glass.  About two fingers of nice frothy head.  Decent retention, not a lot of lacing though.  Slightly cloudy.  I could pick up some banana, spice..I'm thinking clove, and some grassy notes.

The taste is incredibly pleasant.  Citrus tastes pick up on the front end, slightly sweet.  More orange and lime.  There was also the grassy notes, the wheat-like taste and body, and some spice on the back end, which I suspect to be the coriander.  Also has a dry and slightly bitter finish.  At 7.7% ABV, I don't get any type of booze or alcohol in the taste.  Medium bodied, with light carbonation.  This beer was a brow raiser, which is definitely a good thing.  The low carbonation was a bit of a downer for me, but I'd still be interested in picking up this beer if available.

Grade: B
Price paid: $3.00 (12 oz bottle)

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