Microbrouwerij Rooie Dop Final Countdown Saison at 6.5% ABV (2014 Advent Calendar #22, 330ml, bottle date 06/06/14)
Pours hazy pale gold with two fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Nose is bready yeast, white pepper, banana, cloves, faint orange peel. (7/10) Taste is moderate sweet and bitter, mild tart and pepper. (7/10) Light body, prickly carbonation, dry finish. (4/5)
I like this. It’s not the most subtle saison I’ve ever had, and I don’t see how it’s “winter” (or “Advent”) but all in all it’s a hearty, richly flavoured beer with a pleasant demeanour. I think its being somewhat rustic and rough around the edges lends an air of authenticity to the style – except for the somewhat high ABV, I could see drinking this on a farm as a thirst quencher. (15/20)
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