I picked this beer up at Four Firkin the other day because it's only $3.99 for a 22 oz bomber. They said it was a funky Saison so I couldn't believe the price tag. Especially when you look at Sophie or Boulevard Saison Brett.
From what I understand, Victory adds brett during bottling which I guess would significantly reduce your cost. If Sophie or Boulevard Saison Brett are aged on brett for a significant amount of time and taking up fermentors I can see justifying an extra couple bucks.
I found this to be a very enjoyable Saison! It's hoppy, funky, and crisp, exactly like a Saison should be. Highly carbonated, bottle conditioned, and just plain right on.
Appearance - exactly how it should be. Nice crystal clear orange in color and brilliantly clear. Rocky head that dissapates fairly quickly.
Aroma -Barnyard funk, looks of brett in the nose. Some clove, pepper and lemon rind action as well.
Flavor - Sweet malts and starts out with malt body, then onto citrus and brett funk on the end. Some hop bitterness coming into play but not too much or to little. Perfect for the style.
Mouthfeel- is Thin to Medium mouthfeel, and highly carbonated which is perfect. The carbonation level really helps the bitterness and citrus of the hops to shine through which balances this out in an otherwise funky saison.
Overall- fantastic example of a Saison Brett. Funky, citrusy, perfect carbonation and balance throughout! I'll buy a shit ton of this stuff at $3.99 a bottle. I hope more and more and more American breweries create amazingly crafted Saison's like this!
Grade A dank Saison!
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