OR THOUGHTS ON GOOD & EVIL ~ SAWDUST CITY

Sampled on draught, this brew is a dark winter saison. The beer poured a deep brown with garnet highlights and an off white head that left lacing. The nose contained caramel, dried fruit, fruity esters, spice and roasted barley. The flavour had a complexity. At first it was caramel and burnt sugar, rich malts and a touch of wood. A light sweet chocolate, spice and dried fruit were more predominant as the beer warmed. The beer gave a warming boozy feeling. The finish still contained strong sweet malts and fruit but also had a mild hop bitterness (hopped with Amarillo). The beer was medium to full bodied with lively carbonation. This beer reminded me some Belgian Ales, but hinted at ‘saison-ness’ as well. Very drinkable for 8%. A Delicious winter brew!
Barley & Malt: Pilsner, Munich II, carafe II special, wheat, Demerara sugar
Hops: Amarillo
Yeast: Belgian Saison

15 IBU