Council Brewing Co. Béatitude Mango Tart Saison Saison at 4.5% ABV (C$19.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, bottle date 16-Feb-2016, acquired 1-Jul-2016, reviewed 14-Jul-2016)
Appearance: opaque pale gold with a short, short-lived fizzy white head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, minimal patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: doughy yeast, horseblankety funk, mango and lemon. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild tart, minimal bitter. (8/10) Medium body, lively carbonation, crisp lightly tart and funky finish. (4/5)
I might argue slightly with their choice in yeast here: I’m getting a bready, doughy note that reminds me of nothing so much as baker’s yeast. Though, in reading the bottle notes, I guess the doughy aspect is exactly what they were aiming for, so, well done, I guess? They say they’re using a Saison yeast in a no-boil process, but something like a champagne yeast might be an alternative. I still think it tastes better than it smells, but that’s just personal preference. Overall, very well done – and I really find that lower-gravity Saisons like this feel more authentic than their boozier brethren. (15/20)
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