Prairie Artisan Ales Eliza5beth Saison Saison at 8% ABV (US$9.46 at Specs Main Houston, 500 ml, no bottle date or best before, reviewed 3-Feb-2016)
Appearance: hazy to cloudy (verging on lumpy) medium to deep gold with one fat finger of fluffy white head diminishing slowly to a thick cap, minimal lacing. (3/5) Aroma: earthy brett funk, stone fruit, woody, dry straw, lemon zest. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter, mild tart. (9/10) Palate: medium body, lively carbonation, dry mildly bitter and tart finish. (4/5)
Really nice – even better than their Standard. For me, funky and tart are a killer combination, especially when in-spec for the style, and this delivers. That said, neither of those elements are aggressive or overdone. Very drinkable, with a dry tart finish that invites the next sip. This is definitely a beer for those who appreciate saisons, sours, and brett. (17/20)
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