This is from Squatter's Reserve Series; it took Gold at the 2011 GABF in the Lambic/Sour category. It definitely falls under the "funky saison" heading. I picked up the bottle from the downtown SLC brewpub earlier this week.
Date - 29 March 2012
Venue - My house
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Appearance - Yellow-gold with lots of small bubbles that cling to the sides of the goblet. The big pillowy foam hangs around for several minutes, but doesn't leave as much lacing as I thought it might.
Aroma - Tart lemon, spicy, a little barnyard, a touch of soapiness. Very intense in its lightness.
Taste - Immediate funk, oak, and mellow citrus. The sour/tart sensation has a light touch, but lingers in the aftertaste. No alcohol burn detected.
Mouthfeel - Just a bit heavier than truly light, with effervescent carbonation; very lifting and spritzy.
Overall - This is way too refreshing for an 8% beer! It's light, characterful, and drinks much easier than its ABV suggests; while it goes down easily, though, its effect isn't slow in arriving. The funk and sourness are main players, but aren't overdone. Definitely worth repeated sampling!
- Br. Absalom
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