Saison
Stone Brewing in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Farmhouse - Saison Rotating Out of Production|
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6.73
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In spring 2011, Stone bought the farm, literally, taking over 19 acres of fertile Southern California soil where we now grow pristine fruits, vegetables, herbs and more for our Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens restaurants. A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale. Lemon zest, grains of paradise, lemon thyme and lavender harvested in Southern California fields, including our own at Stone Farms, provide citrus and floral character along with a subtle, tantalizing spice. Thanks to the infusion of fresh West Coast ingredients, this isn’t your everyday saison. It’s our saison—100% Stone.
We made some minor changes to the beer this year, using German pilsner malt to increase the malt flavors. Additionally, we adjusted the proportions of lavender, lemon thyme, grains of paradise, lemon peel and habanero peppers to provide a great blend showcasing each ingredient within the overall balance of the beer.
We made some minor changes to the beer this year, using German pilsner malt to increase the malt flavors. Additionally, we adjusted the proportions of lavender, lemon thyme, grains of paradise, lemon peel and habanero peppers to provide a great blend showcasing each ingredient within the overall balance of the beer.
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5.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
On draught at Harry’s Hofbrau. I love Stone....and I love Saison.....but this does not work well together. Spice, fruit, a little funk and pepper do not marry well. Hazy yellow with full white head. Flavor ends with a hop kick that does not really work for this, but lots of spice and pepper beyond that.
Tried
on 08 Nov 2014
at 19:18
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
12 oz bottle poured into a Spiegelau tulip. Hazy yellow with 4 fingers of off-white head. Aromas of herbs, spices, floral and grassy notes. Tastes of floral and grassy notes, lemon, cough drops, some bitter notes. Medium-light body with a dry finish. Not a fan.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Nov 2014
at 23:55
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
On tap at Craft Beer Market, pours a hazy pale golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is very spicy, with clove, cardamom, and black pepper. Flavour brings out lots of spices, Belgian yeast, apples, and banana. Not authentic at all, but rather very spicy, tangy and peppery. Good attempt for what it is. Decent.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Oct 2014
at 19:40
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Tap at Rattle n Hum. Deep, cloudy gold with a tall, fine head. Herbal nose, biscuits, sage. Sweet and herbal flavor—overdone. Some stewed, spiced fruits. Rich, full body. Nicely bitter. Decent but way too much herbal additives.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Sep 2014
at 17:41
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
From a 12 oz bottle enjoyed at the Outer Banks on a hot day. Pours a deep, hazy lemon curd yellow with a thick white head. Lemon and floral nose. Flavors of a melange of spices -- including clove, cardamom and coriander. Spicy finish. with a hint of tartness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Sep 2014
at 13:47