Council Brewing Co. Béatitude Black Currant Tart Saison – Saison at 4.5% ABV (C$19.49 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, packaged on 25-Mar-2016, acquired 18-Nov-2017, reviewed 31-Jan-2022)
Appearance: clear ruby with a short fizzy pale pink head diminishing rapidly to a thin persistent ring, no lacing. (4/5) Aroma: black currants, vinous grape, light earthy funk. (9/10) Taste: moderate-high tart, moderate sweet, low bitter, light funk. (8/10) Palate: light body, lively carbonation, short tart finish. (4/5)
Unlike pretty much every other Council offering, this one a) is not dominated by bready yeast and b) has clearly identifiable characteristics of the adjunct fruit – in this case black currant, though vinous grape skins are a close second. However, it’s still very much like the rest of their range in that it’s flavourful and has cellared well despite its low ABV. Tartly jammy currants and vinous notes make this very refreshing, if a little emphatically tart. And, I think barring accidental finds, this will mark the end of Council for me, so nice that it went out on a high note. (17/20)
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