Council Brewing Co. Béatitude Mosaic Dry-Hopped Tart Saison Saison at 4.5% ABV (C$19.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 1-Jul-2016, reviewed 14-Jul-2016)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale straw with a short, short-lived fizzy white head diminishing rapidly to nothing, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: doughy yeast, tart lemon, horseblankety funk. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart, minimal bitter. (9/10) Medium-light body, lively carbonation, crisp lightly tart and funky finish. (4/5)
Again, I might argue slightly with their choice in yeast here: the bready, doughy note is definitely like baker’s yeast, which in turn makes me think of low-quality old-school homebrew. That particular personal preference aside, wow, this is a great Saison! Lovely citrusy tart borne aloft by lively carbonation, light and refreshing without a big alcohol hit. This is exactly what I’d want to have while working a long, hot day in the fields as a saisonnier. Even better than their mango version, and a great showcase for Mosaic hops. (16/20)
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