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ALL ABOUT MAGAZINE 89Juliet, Goose Island Brewing Co. (IL). 6.7% ABV (5/08) Deep amber red color. Spicy black-berry-cherry butter on sourdough, bourbon barrel and honey aromas. A bold sour entry leads to a tart yeasty and fruity medium-full body of sour cherry skin, yeast dough and cherry cider vinegar flavors. Finishes with crisp blackberry and citrus skin fade. A brilliant and rosé-like oak-aged beer that screams for food like duck or sausages. 89Concentrated Evil, Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. (NE). 10% ABV (4/09) Deep reddish mahogany color. Aromas of waxy apple, coriander, chocolate-covered raisins and nuts have a tangy yeasty edge and follow through on a creamy soft entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-full body with toasty fruit cake, molasses and crabapple accents. Finishes with a lash of coriander, pepper and turned earth on the mouth coating finish A bit heavy on the coriander but very nice. 88Bokbier, Jopen (Holland). 6.5% ABV (5/08 Deep amber copper color with a taupe blanket of mousse. Smoked almond, peach skin, cocoa powdered and orange blossom honey aromas. A lively, silky entry leads to a fruity medium body peach-pear cider and creamy almond custard flavors. Fin-ishes with bubblegum and praline fade. A fun, refreshing beer. 88Black Wittow, Bastone Brewery (MI). 6% ABV (4/09) Opaque mahogany brown with a lacy head. Aromas of dried cherry, banana peel, horse blanket and cocoa-dusted nuts follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with good integration and depth. Finishes with a tangy brown apple, bubblegum and mild earthy hop-accented fade. 86Yakima Bière, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. (MI). 5.1% ABV (4/09) Hazy copper orange color with a lacy head. Buttery peanut brittle, dried peach, grapefruit and dark 60 ALL ABOUT BEER VOL. 31, NO.4 SEPTEMBER 2010 93Terrible, Unibroue (Canada). 10.5% ABV (5/10) Deep brown color. Deep aromas of toasted fruit-nut cake, coriander, clove, lemon zest and peach custard follow through on a bold, round entry to a chewy, fruity full body with cavernous depth and brooding, weighty balance. Finishes with complex layers and spice, melon soufflé, earthy hops and vinous fruit cider vinegars. Big, delicious and slightly scary. 89Bière de Garde, Bastone Brewery (MI). 6.5% ABV (5/10) Cloudy deep amber color. Aromas of yeasty brioche, apricot butter and delicate spices follow through on a silky entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with dried fruit compote and caramelized roasted nut notes. Finishes with an astrin-gent, drying earthy hop fade. A nicely balanced and very drinkable take on the style. toast aromas follow through on a soft entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with somewhat angular bread dough, grapefruit peel, hazelnut and pepper notes on the piquant, toasty, mouthwatering finish. BIÈRE DE GARDE BUYER’S GUIDE FOR BEER LOVERS SAISON 93 Sofie, Goose Island Brewing Co. (IL) 2010. 6.5% ABV (5/10) Bright yellow color with a lacy head. Complex aromas of kumquat and lemon zest, cherry cider vinegar and sautéed squash have a distinct vinous quality and follow through on a satiny entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with emergent savory and spicy dimen-sions. Finishes with long, tangy, vegetable soufflé and lemon curd accents. 90Le Merle, North Coast Brewing Co. (CA). 7.9% ABV (5/10) Hazy golden yellow color. Bustling aromas of sweet citrus, spice and bread follow through on a zesty entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with dried stone fruit, citrus zest and peppery ginger notes on the long, refreshing finish. Very drinkable yet substantial and quite Belgian in style. 89Urthel Saisonnière, Brouwerij de Leyerth B (Belgium). 6% ABV (5/10) of Deep golden color. Aromas of toasted baguette, sautéed vegetable, crystallized ginger, earthy hop and delicate baking spice aromas follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with very good depth and a tart, citrus pudding and bitter melon-like hop finish with lingering astringency. A well-hopped version of saison. ell-88Heavy Seas Red Sky at Night Saison, Heavy Seas Sky vyy Beer (MD). 7.5% ABV (4/08) Copper in color with a fluffy white head. Aromatics consisting of orange peel, melon and hints of citrus zest and bubble gum. Spritzy mouthfeel showcasing nice caramel, sweet cream nougat and slightly almond/ filbert-like malt character. Finishes dry with hop notes of pine, grass and lightly cheesy notes. A balanced brew to pair with a farmhouse cheese plate or try grilled veggie skewers. 91Noire de Chambly, Unibroue (Canada). 6.2% ABV (5/10) Deep brown color. Intense aromas of spicy fruity chutney, lemon muffin, lightly yeasty apple cider and cara-melized nuts follow through on a silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with good depth and subtle touch of smokiness and slight sour-nière h /10 88Fille Du Fermier, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. (MI). 6.1% ABV (4/09) Hazy copper color. Aromas of anise seed, spearmint leaf, orange pekoe tea and peach marmalade follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with good integration and a tangy, tangerine, celery seed, nut and toast accent on the finish. A solid food beer. 86Samuel Adams Longshot Lemon Pepper Saison, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 6.4% ABV (5/10) Bright, clear golden amber color. Aromas of yeasty sourdough, toasted panattone, piney coriander and lemon pepper follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with good depth and a tangy, citrus custard and spice finish. A zesty, creamy, spicy take on the saison style. ABBEY SINGLE
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