Flynn on Fire - Bisou
Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, Vermont, United States 🇺🇸
Smoked / Rauchbier Series|
Score
6.87
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A French-Style smoked saison with hints of smoke accompanied by gentle kisses of cracked pink peppercorns and orange zest.
The Flynn on Fire: Smoked Beer Initiative explores the endless possibilities of smoked malt. Each of the expertly crafted beers in this series proves that, when done right, smokiness adds complexity and character. Our mission is to stoke the fire and bring these virtues to light. Push the boundaries of your palate with Flynn on Fire.
The Flynn on Fire: Smoked Beer Initiative explores the endless possibilities of smoked malt. Each of the expertly crafted beers in this series proves that, when done right, smokiness adds complexity and character. Our mission is to stoke the fire and bring these virtues to light. Push the boundaries of your palate with Flynn on Fire.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Bottle to tulip.
Appearance: murky to muddy burnt orange color with a finger and a half's worth of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: campfire smoky sweet tones, subtle floral to yeasty sweetness, woody sweetness & spices and a light umami scent
Flavor: combines the prior noted aromas to a savory sweet smoky quality with a light floral/earthy undertone; finishes smoky, subtle dry woody nicks and a touch of umami
Texture: light to medium bodied, slightly sessionable; some smoothness but also a little bit of dryness
Overall: fun to try and pretty good for what it was but not the best of the Flynn on Fire Series.
Bottle to tulip.
Appearance: murky to muddy burnt orange color with a finger and a half's worth of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: campfire smoky sweet tones, subtle floral to yeasty sweetness, woody sweetness & spices and a light umami scent
Flavor: combines the prior noted aromas to a savory sweet smoky quality with a light floral/earthy undertone; finishes smoky, subtle dry woody nicks and a touch of umami
Texture: light to medium bodied, slightly sessionable; some smoothness but also a little bit of dryness
Overall: fun to try and pretty good for what it was but not the best of the Flynn on Fire Series.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Mar 2026
at 19:29
6.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at the brewery. Lightly hazy yellowish colour with a small white cap and a ring around. Mild banana aromas with the citrus and sweet yeast of a Saison. Hints of smoke. The Saison style comes out a little more in the flavours. I do not feel much of the smokiness compared to their Smoke 40 IPA. Nice hops lingers in the finish. This creates some dryness. Pretty smooth for such a high alcohol content and the smoky malts are not too strong to overpower the Saison style.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Aug 2019
at 06:20