Brasserie Dunham _Saison Framboise_ Fruit / Vegetable Beer at 6.5% ABV | 18 IBU _(C$15.49 at Oak & Vine, 750 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 11-Mar-2017, reviewed 15-Mar-2017)_
Appearance: murky red with one finger of fluffy pinkish head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: tart raspberry, light yeast. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high tart, light bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively to moderate carbonation, off-dry tart and lightly funky finish. (3/5)
Framboise? Absolutely. Saison? Ehhh… not so much. Raspberry utterly dominates, which isn’t a bad thing, particularly since it’s neither overly sweet nor artificial in character. But there’s very little Saison character here – if any, to be honest. There’s the merest hint of funk in the finish, but is almost indistinguishable from the yeast notes. On the other hand, it remains pleasant and balanced to the very last drop, which starts to look like a strawberry milkshake towards the end of the second glass! OK, if perhaps a touch pricey. (14/20)
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