Big Rock Brewery Coloborador Español Saison at 7% ABV ($6.79 at Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 650ml, no bottle date or best before)
Pours hazy gold with three fingers of fluffy white head, excellent retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Nose is strongly spicy cloves, light fruit and doughy yeast. (7/10) Taste is mild sweet, moderate bitter, moderate peppery spice. (7/10) Medium body, soft carbonation, peppery bitter finish. (4/5)
The clove spiciness seemed a bit overwhelming at first, but I’m warming up to it. I was pretty skeptical of the likelihood of success for a Franco-Belgian style at the hands of a guest Spaniard brewer at a western Canadian brewery, but it seems to be working. Definitely have to give props to Big Rock for continuing to try new things! (15/20)
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