Heirloom

A refreshing, citrusy farmhouse / saison. This is not a tart beer (some people associate farmhouse with sour). This is a Belgian-style Farmhouse ale with a distincitive yeast-derived character. The yeast produce lots of citrusy/fruity (orange, red fruit) and pepper (white pepper not hot peppers) notes. The French version is typically bone-dry but the Belgian version retains a touch of sweetness. A very approachable beer with layers of flavor that is still refreshing.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Golden with orangey hue and fine white head.

Aroma

Orange peel, white pepper, chammomile and some “bubble gum” notes as it warms.

Taste

Dark red fruit, honey, orange pith, stinging nettle. Oats coat the mid-palate. Hints of strawberry and sugarcane (sweet + slightly “green”). Firm bitterness.

Mouthfeel

Good heft on the palate. Rich without being cloying. Good carbonation. Snappy finish.