Fernie Brewing Company Old Barn Saison Saison at 6% ABV (C$6.29 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, best before 1-Sep-2016, acquired 23-May-2016, reviewed 27-May-2016)
Appearance: cloudy deep gold with two growing fingers of rocky ivory head, excellent retention and spotty chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: coriander, caramel, fruity esters, yeast. (6/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate-low bitter, light funk. (6/10) Medium body tending to watery, moderate carbonation, lightly funky and peppery finish. (3/5)
Starts off promising, but fades quickly. The medium body drops off rapidly, becoming thin and watery. The initial coriander aroma fades quickly as well, leaving behind mildly funky and yeasty traces. Nothing offensive, but a fairly unremarkable implementation of the style. (12/20)
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