Brasserie Saint James Daily Wages Saison at 6.7% ABV (US$13.49 at Total Wines & More, Henderson NV, 750 ml, no bottle date or best before)
Appearance: clear pale straw with one finger of fluffy white head, good retention and lacing. (4/5) Aroma: stone fruit, pale malt, peppercorns, light earthy funk, hint of Belgian yeast/banana. (8/10) Taste: mild sweet, moderate bitter, light tart and pepper. (8/10) Light to medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry crisp bitter and lightly spicy finish. (4/5)
Nice. A solid, classic saison. They emphasize the addition of green peppercorn on the label and in the description, but it’s really not emphatic, and integrates very well with the style. An enjoyable and fairly authentic-tasting implementation of one of my favourite styles, with a dry finish making it decently sessionable. (16/20)
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