Saisons

Ommegang Celebrates Belgian Independence

Belgian Independence Day is celebrated on July 21st each year.  The day celebrates Belgium seceding from the Netherlands.  This year Brewery Ommegang, a Belgian brewer will be celebrating with a beer of their own.

2011 Belgian Independence Day Saison is a Belgian influenced Continue Reading →

Jolly Pumpkin’s Rosy Poetic Saison

What you see before you is the 1 of 2 beers in Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales “Baudelaire Beer” series.  First imagined during the winter of 2010, the Baudelaire series is brewed as a testament to French poet & author Charles Baudelaire.  iO Continue Reading →

A Beer You Don’t Give Up For Lent

Released just after Fat Tuesday for Lent is Lost Abbey’s Carnevale.  This light bodied saison arrives in time for masquerades, spring, and breaking that streak of giving up beer for lent.

Lost Abbey’s Thoughts On Carnevale:
Carnevale is a dry hopped saison ale Continue Reading →

Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison Details

The Sierra Nevada Ovila site is now active and has given some more description on the upcoming beers in the series.  Ovila Dubbel is first up in the series arriving in March.  The second release in the series is “Saison.”

Sierra Continue Reading →

COMING SOON: Broederlijke Liefde

The next edition in De Proef’s “Brewmaster’s Collaboration” series is Broederlijke Liefde.  This release is the 5th edition in the series.  The collaborations feature Dirk Naughts of De Proef Brewing, Lochristi, Belgium and an American brewer.  Past editions include Allagash, Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, JailHouse Brewing

Jailhouse Brewing Is Giving You A Reprieve

Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) is giving you a “Reprieve” from the cold this spring with a French-style saison.  This release will the be 5th release since the brewery started.  All the beer is hand bottled in a their jailhouse turned brewery.

Brewed with 100% floor malted grain, this is a single malt, single hop beer made in the French Saison style.  Light and refreshing with complex aromas and a nice malt character. Targeted to be a sessionable beer to enjoy while relaxing in the comforts of spring weather. A Reprieve from the cold if you will

Style: Saison
Availability: 22 oz bombers

6.0% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon

Ommegang Celebrates Belgian Independence

Belgian Independence Day is celebrated on July 21st each year.  The day celebrates Belgium seceding from the Netherlands.  This year Brewery Ommegang, a Belgian brewer will be celebrating with a beer of their own.

2011 Belgian Independence Day Saison is a Belgian influenced beer commemorating the occasion.  Brewed with coriander, grains of paradise, lemon peel, and white pepper.

Style: Saison

Availability: Draft. No info on distribution.

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases

Jolly Pumpkin’s Rosy Poetic Saison

What you see before you is the 1 of 2 beers in Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales “Baudelaire Beer” series.  First imagined during the winter of 2010, the Baudelaire series is brewed as a testament to French poet & author Charles Baudelaire.  iO Saison & Ale Absurd Rye Tripple (coming soon) are as poetic as they are tasty.

iO Saison features rose hips, rose petals, & hibiscus. The label tells the story:
“Let’s face it. Beer is an art form that excites our sense and stirs our imagination. This truth gave Jolly Pumpkin an idea. We’d create a limited series of beers by throwing caution to the wind and following our creative muse no matter where it leads. This is how we discovered Baudelaire Beer. A romantic world, dimly lit by distant memory, yet alive and inspiring to us to pursue beauty at any cost. In the world of Baudelaire, label and beer come together in character and taste, influencing the drinker to take upon the spirit of creativity and thin the veil between life and art. Let the muse guide you. ‘A breath of air from the wings of madness.’ — Charles Baudelaire.”

Style: Saison
Taste Expectations: Lots of floral notes (roses), citrus (lemon), light fruit & hibiscus.  Earthy, saison yeast gives a light fruit flavor.
Availability: 750ml bottles. Limited release.

6.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Meet the Brewer

Meet Hildegard Van Ostaden Brewmaster of Urthel

If you’re in Atlanta, you’re in for a treat.  Hildegard Van Ostaden, Brewmaster from De Leyerth Brouwerijen Urthel in on American soil.  Urthel is based in Ruiselede, Belgium.

Brick Store Pub is hosting a meet & greet with Hildegard from 5-8 pm.  Tap List:

Hop-It: Belgian IPA, 9.5% ABV
Samaranth: Quad, 11% ABV
Saisonniere: Saison, 6% ABV

A rare opportunity indeed. Come grab a beer with myself & @AleSharpton.

Brick Store Pub – 4/14/11, 5-8pm
125 East Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
@BrickStorePub

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lost Abbey, Seasonal Return

A Beer You Don’t Give Up For Lent

Released just after Fat Tuesday for Lent is Lost Abbey’s Carnevale.  This light bodied saison arrives in time for masquerades, spring, and breaking that streak of giving up beer for lent.

Lost Abbey’s Thoughts On Carnevale:
Carnevale is a dry hopped saison ale sporting a hazy yellow color and moderately spicy nose with hints of oranges and tangerines from Amarillo and Simcoe hops. The yeast phenols add layers of clove and allspice. The beer is designed to be a lighter body ale with some malted oats and wheat components and dry hopped with Amarillo to emphasize the bright citric qualities.

Style: Saison
Hops: Amarillo, Simcoe
Malts: Malted oats, wheat, & more

Taste Expectations: Spicy & citrus hops, mixed with light malts.  Clove, orange mixes with spice for complexity.  Citrusy & fresh.

Availability: 22oz bombers. Corked & caged. Spring Seasonal

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison Details

The Sierra Nevada Ovila site is now active and has given some more description on the upcoming beers in the series.  Ovila Dubbel is first up in the series arriving in March.  The second release in the series is “Saison.”

Sierra Nevada describes this release:
For centuries, the monastic tradition has followed the Rule of St. Benedict – Ora et Labora (prayer and work.)  This Saison farmhouse ale is in honor of the noble labor in which the monks engage.  Hazy blonde in color, these rustic ales are designed to be complex and contemplative but also refreshing and drinkable after a day in the fields.  With earthy and spicy faint citrus tang.  The body is light and layered with fruit and spice accents and dry, peppery, and refreshing finish.

Arrival: June, 2011

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Sly Fox Brewing

COMING SOON: Broederlijke Liefde

The next edition in De Proef’s “Brewmaster’s Collaboration” series is Broederlijke Liefde.  This release is the 5th edition in the series.  The collaborations feature Dirk Naughts of De Proef Brewing, Lochristi, Belgium and an American brewer.  Past editions include Allagash, Bell’s, Port/Lost Abbey, and Terrapin.

What You Need To Know:
This beer is brewed by Brian O’Reilly of Sly Fox Brewing in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and De Proef.  Style: Saison.  Label features Philly Beer Week, when the beer will be released (June, 2011.) Contains 2 yeasts – Saison, & Brettanomyces.  The name Broederlijke Liefde is Flemish/Dutch for “Brotherly Love.”

Style: Saison

Arrival: June 2011

8% ABV

 

 

by Reid Ramsay