Saisons

Posted in New Beers, Pipeworks Brewing

Pipeworks Poivre du Sichuan

Pipeworks Poivre du Sichuan

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Brouwerij De Molen, Coming Soon, Hoppin' Frog Brewing

Hoppin’ Frog & De Molen Create European Fusion Beer

Hoppin' Frog U.S. Meets Europe S.I.P.A

Fred Karm of Hoppin’ Frog (Akron, OH) recently spent some time in Europe. Brewers don’t go abroad just to see the sights. They brew.  First stop? Brouwerij De Molen. This is the first of three collaborations he brewed on his trip.  The beer is a fusion of two styles, a saison (of European origin) and a hoppy IPA (America loves the hops).

U.S. MEETS EUROPE S.I.P.A. Collaborating with De Molen Brewery in the “Green Heart” of The Netherlands, we have created a wild and inventive recipe that is a unique blend from the best of both worlds! A super-charged Saison I.P.A. is born, featuring kilos of American hops to add a crazy twist to this European-style ale. The fruity, spicy flavors of this malty Double Saison are nicely complimented by an abundance of late and dry-hopping with the finest American hops.

Style: Ummm…
Availability: 22 oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

10.9% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, To Øl

To Øl Snowball Saison

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Seventh Sun Brewing

7venth Sun Brett Saison Extreme

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, Videos

Goose Island “Chef Collaboration Series” Luciana [Video]

Luciana joins Goose Island Clybourn’s  “Chef Collaboration Series” with Dirk Flanigan of The Gage. Luciana is a smokey Saison to be paired with the many rich gamey meats on The Gage menu.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 3 Floyds Brewing, Brouwerij De Molen, Coming Soon

De Molen To Release Version Of Three Floyds Collab Too

Three Floyds brewed Zes Zes Zes (aka Six Six Six) with De Molen in Indiana.  Mentioned on the label, Three Floyds will brew one over in Holland too. While the recipe is the same, the flavor nuances will be different.  The label tells the story:

Now this is a saison! This refereshing Belgian-style ale is the combined effort of Three Floyds Brewing and De Molen’s fantastic brewer Menno (the real Dutch Hercules).This spicy and bracing ale was brewed in Munster, Indiana, but look out for the one we brew in Holland at De Molen.Each beer will be the same recipe, but the different breweries will lend their own house flavors to this saison.  Cheers and drost!

Future release.

Above: An art snippet from the Zes Zes Zes label.  Read More: Collaborations

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Fills Wine Barrels With Saison [Pic]

Swamp Head continues with the barrel aging news this week with this reveal. Today, the brewers filled wine barrels the previously held Grenache in Napa Valley, California.  Grenache grapes are among the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world.  Saison Noir is now in the barrels, where it will sit until deemed worthy.  Future Release

Style: Saison (Barrel Aged)

by Reid Ramsay