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April 2018 - Farmstead, Draft, Kolsch, Alt & Saison

April 2018 - Farmstead, Draft, Kolsch, Alt & Saison
This month's Beer feature is Farmstead, Draft, Kolsch, Alt & Saison

Farmstead, Draft, Kolsch, Alt & Saison Reviews

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Rogue Ales 7 Hop IPA
95 points
Rogue Ales
7 Hop IPA
Clear gold color. Attractive aromas and flavors of passionfruit pastry, cedar, hop pellets, dried tropical fruits, and paprika bbq rub with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, engaging, long finish displaying nuances of spicy mango chutney on snap peas, rye toast, and radicchio finish. A delightful and lively marriage of zesty, fruity hops and malt.
95 points
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Deschutes Brewery Pear and Bergamot Sour
93 points
Deschutes Brewery
Pear and Bergamot Sour
Minutely hazy yellow color. Attractive aromas and flavors of peach and pear nectar, floral honey, lemon-lime bars, and kumquat with a supple, tart, effervescent, sourish medium body and a smooth, interesting, long finish conveying touches of lemon-orange-pear relish, buttered zucchini raisin toast, marinated artichoke, and apricot vinaigrette on watercress finish. A flavorful and refreshing "brunch" sour with adroit balance and an easy, approachable style.
93 points
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Rogue Ales 8 Hop IPA
93 points
Rogue Ales
8 Hop IPA
Brilliant golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of cedar bark and citrus leaves, hay and hop dust, tropical fruit yogurt, and honey roasted root vegetables and corn with a slightly chewy, tangy, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, complex, very long finish that exhibits overtones of peppered greens, pine honey, and spiced papaya finish. A big resonant IPA with great spicy, fruity hop flavors.
93 points
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Rogue Ales Fresh Roast Brown Ale
93 points
Rogue Ales
Fresh Roast Brown Ale
Opaque dark brown color. Aromas and flavors of dark roasted nuts and coffee beans, baking chocolate, pumpernickel crust, and charcoal with a supple, finely carbonated, medium body and a tingling, medium-long finish with elements of dark chocolate mousse, paprika rub, and nutshell finish. A nice dark brown ale with good flavor and balance.
93 points
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Unibroue Á Tout Le Monde Megadeth Saison
92 points
Unibroue
Á Tout Le Monde Megadeth Saison
Minutely hazy old gold color. Aromas and flavors of juicy orange, lemongrass and turmeric tea, gingerbread, and dried lavender and bay leaf with a round, lively, effervescent, dryish medium body and a sleek, interesting, medium-long finish displaying nuances of mint honey on toast, orange pepper, and radishes finish. A delightfully spicy and and engaging saison with superior drinkability.
92 points
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Deschutes Brewery Sagefight Imperial IPA
91 points
Deschutes Brewery
Sagefight Imperial IPA
Brilliant copper color. Green, herbal aromas and flavors of sage stuffing, moroccan orange spice cake, and floral herbal tea with a slightly chewy, vibrant, finely carbonated, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, very complex, very long finish that shows elements of rosemary mint jelly, artisanal cola, eucalyptus honey on pepper bread, and citrus zest and pine blossom finish. A fantastically rich and exotic excursion through a herb-laden forest of flavors.
91 points
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Rogue Ales 6 Hop IPA
91 points
Rogue Ales
6 Hop IPA
Dusty golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of banana-mango butter on onion roll, turkey jerky, dried herbs and hay, and beeswax candle and eraser with a supple, bright, finely carbonated, dryish medium-to-full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish displaying touches of toasted nuts and grainy bread, pepper, and hint of pine resin and smoke finish. A round and well balanced dry IPA.
91 points
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Rogue Ales Honey Kolsch
90 points
Rogue Ales
Honey Kolsch
Minutely hazy light gold color. Aromas of corn pudding with honey, pineapple yogurt, and schmaltz with a supple, spritzy, dryish medium body and an engaging, medium-long salt buttered sourdough toast, snap peas, radish and onion sprouts, and honeycomb finish. A very savory and rustic Kölsch for the table.
90 points
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Deschutes Brewery If You Were A Beer Saison
88 points
Deschutes Brewery
If You Were A Beer Saison
Clear light gold color. Musty aromas and flavors of pineapple mint jelly, spicy banana tart, and fruit stripe gum with a supple, bright, spritzy, dry light-to-medium body and a peppery, medium-to-long finish conveying nuances of peppered potato peels, carrots, and corn cobs, flat parsley, river stones, and lemon pith and grain finish. A piquant, peppery saison.
88 points
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Lift Bridge Beer Company Brewers Series Batch 2363 Blueberry Double IPA
87 points
Lift Bridge Beer Company
Brewers' Series Batch 2363 Blueberry Double IPA
Cloudy copper color. Aromas and flavors of toasted berry custard pastry, roasted yams and corn, dried herbs, and squash stew with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish manifesting elements of pretzel bread pudding, pine grilled citrus, blueberry chutney on rye, and radicchio finish. A subtly flavored berry IPA that retains the attractive citrus and pepper character of the hops.
87 points
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RavenBeer Dark Usher: Dark Kölsch
87 points
RavenBeer
Dark Usher: Dark Kölsch
Opaque brown black color. Roasted aromas and flavors of smoked nuts, dark pumpernickel toast, fig paste, and turkey jerky with a supple, bright, finely carbonated, dry medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish evoking overtones of cocoa, roasted corn, peppered arugula, and mandarin orange finish. An interesting Kölsch porter hybrid that is quite refreshing and food friendly.
87 points
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Unibroue Blonde de Chambly
87 points
Unibroue
Blonde de Chambly
Hazy old gold color. Savory aromas and flavors of melted beeswax, herbed cheese frittata, coriander tea, and cocktail bitters with a supple, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a medium-long finish with notes of pear soufflé, persimmon, mesclun, and banana chips finish. A delicately spicy saison with effortless drinkability.
87 points
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O’Connor Brewing Company Shore Temple Flavored Saison
86 points
O’Connor Brewing Company
Shore Temple Flavored Saison
Dusty gold color. Aromas and flavors of ayurvedic toothpaste, lemongrass and balm, spiced yams, peas and turnips, and wet clay with a supple, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish that shows accents of peppercorn muffin, tangerines with mint, and herbal polenta finish. A very savory and mouthwatering saison that will be great at the table.
86 points
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