Saisons

Rare Blackberry Farm Brewery Launches in Georgia

Blackberry Farm Brewery is officially launching in Georgia today. Blackberry Farm is a Relais & Château luxury resort nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Blackberry Farm is actually home to a series of artisanal food and drink, including a beekeeper, butcher, cheese Continue Reading →

Blackberry Farm Saison

Blackberry Farm Brewery’s classic saison. A limited production, farm brewed saison, bottled conditioned six months prior to release.

….The aroma is dominated by fruity esters reminiscent of citrus fruits along with a moderate earthy and floral hop aroma from the use Continue Reading →

North Coast Le Merle Hits 4 Packs

North Coast Brewing (Ft Bragg, CA) has taken their award winning saison and made it even more approachable. Le Merle Saison is now available in 12oz/4 packs.

North Coast Le Merle is a tried and true, award winning saison that needed Continue Reading →

Southern Tier’s New Sonnet

Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY) would like to sing you a Sonnet, in the form of a saison. You’ll be drinking it soon enough.

Sonnet is brewed with lemongrass, and bottled conditioned. You’ll find the artwork resembles another recent release by Continue Reading →

Posted in Blackberry Farm Brewery, Distribution Expansion, Don't Miss This

Rare Blackberry Farm Brewery Launches in Georgia

Blackberry Farm Brewery is officially launching in Georgia today. Blackberry Farm is a Relais & Château luxury resort nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Blackberry Farm is actually home to a series of artisanal food and drink, including a beekeeper, butcher, cheese maker, and of course a brewery. Until now, the beers were only available at Blackberry Farm, Sean Brock’s Hush in Nashville, Tennesee.

Launch lineup includes (Click each for more):

Classic Saison (6% ABV): a medium-bodied, Belgian-style farmhouse ale with earthy and floral hop aromas.

Farm Ale (5.4% ABV): a session beer that balances malt sweetness with notes of fruit and noble hops.

Screaming Cock (6% ABV): a dark amber Dubbel with rich malt characteristics and hints of dried fruit and chocolate.

Starting today, you can get Blackberry Farm’s offerings at Atlanta’s H&F Bottle Shop, and Hop City, starting at 4 pm.

Blackberry Farms is located in Walland, Tennessee.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blackberry Farm Brewery, New Beers

Blackberry Farm Saison

Blackberry Farm Brewery’s classic saison. A limited production, farm brewed saison, bottled conditioned six months prior to release.

….The aroma is dominated by fruity esters reminiscent of citrus fruits along with a moderate earthy and floral hop aroma from the use of Noble-type hops in the brewing process. Has a deep gold, hue that is often hazy, and a voluminous head on pouring as a result of the bottle-conditioning and high natural carbonation….

Style: Saison
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged.
Distribution: Limited. Brewery, Atlanta, Nashville.

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, North Coast Brewing

North Coast Le Merle Hits 4 Packs

North Coast Brewing (Ft Bragg, CA) has taken their award winning saison and made it even more approachable. Le Merle Saison is now available in 12oz/4 packs.

North Coast Le Merle is a tried and true, award winning saison that needed a some small bottle attention. Previously, it has been available in 750ml and 375ml bottles.

Le Merle is a rustic ale, pale in color, inspired by the rich brewing traditions of the Flanders region. Abundant hops and a Belgian yeast strain contribute exotic aromas of tropical fruit.

Style: Saison
Availability: 12oz Bottles. Year-round

7.9% ABV, 26 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Trinity Brewing

Trinty Brewing You Never Even Called Me By My Name

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lavery Brewing, New Beers

Lavery Death or Glory Saison

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Southern Tier Brewing

Southern Tier’s New Sonnet

Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY) would like to sing you a Sonnet, in the form of a saison. You’ll be drinking it soon enough.

Sonnet is brewed with lemongrass, and bottled conditioned. You’ll find the artwork resembles another recent release by Southern Tier – Grand Arbor.

A majestic place is hidden from view, reachable by only the most intrepid and faithful travelers. Sometimes serendipitously, othertimes surreptitiously, the discovery is always transformative. Aloft, ever higher toward the reward of seeing what those bound to the Earth cannot.

Southern Tier Sonnet will be packaged in 750ml bottles.

Style: Saison (w/ Lemongrass)
Availability: 750ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lost Abbey, Seasonal Return

Lost Abbey Carnevale Returns with Masked Party

The Lost Abbey (San Marcos, CA) will release a new round of Carnevale on February 22nd, 2014.  The saison ale is brewed in celebration of Lent and Easter.

….Carnevale is light bodied Saison, using Brettanomyces along with Amirillo and Simcoe hops to generate flavor and depth. Carnevale’s complexity grows with time. The citrus notes tend to wane and the wild yeast rears its wonderfully tasting head.

In true Lost Abbey fashion, the brewery will host a masked ball on release day. Admission is free if you wear a mask.

Style: Saison
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged. Spring seasonal.

Seasonal Return: February 22, 2014

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay