Delicata Squash Saison
Black Hog Brewing in Oxford, Connecticut, United States 🇺🇸
Farmhouse - Saison Regular|
Score
6.22
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5.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Reviewed from notes.
Can to tulip.
Appearance: dark amber color with a sly transparency about it. Two and a half fingers of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: some sweet spices, woody character, butternut squash? (Uhmmm, I think that's what that is? Not entirely sure), now I smell the cinnamon (that took a little bit to smell), extra grassy/earthy tones that seem a bit muddled
Flavor: moderately sweet through those prior noted aromas with a stealthy spicy vibe underneath; finishes squash-like with a certain root-like tone & a touch of cinnamon
Texture: between light and medium bodied, not exactly sure if this is sessionable or if this a sipper (I'm left scratching my beard quite a bit on that); there's some smoothness but you about that finish I talked about earlier - yup, once again that "root"-like character seems to add a little bit of grit along my tongue
Overall: I don't see myself coming back to this beer. Not exactly sure what else to say.
Can to tulip.
Appearance: dark amber color with a sly transparency about it. Two and a half fingers of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: some sweet spices, woody character, butternut squash? (Uhmmm, I think that's what that is? Not entirely sure), now I smell the cinnamon (that took a little bit to smell), extra grassy/earthy tones that seem a bit muddled
Flavor: moderately sweet through those prior noted aromas with a stealthy spicy vibe underneath; finishes squash-like with a certain root-like tone & a touch of cinnamon
Texture: between light and medium bodied, not exactly sure if this is sessionable or if this a sipper (I'm left scratching my beard quite a bit on that); there's some smoothness but you about that finish I talked about earlier - yup, once again that "root"-like character seems to add a little bit of grit along my tongue
Overall: I don't see myself coming back to this beer. Not exactly sure what else to say.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Feb 2026
at 02:16
5.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
16oz can, no date. A bit of a gusher coming out of the can. Definitely a lot more than normal head when I pour into a keg-shaped glass. That head eventually fades into nothing. This tells me that all those spices messed up head retention and maybe made it overcarbonated? Either way, a dark amber color, weird again. Generic belgian aroma with sweetness and dough but only moderate esters. Its all sweet tea sort of. Flavor is similar with lots of generic autumnal spices coming through. Despite its flaws I kind of keep drinking it because everything mixes well enough that I am not disturbed as I drink. I wouldn't recommend but I am finished all 16oz.
Tried
from Can
on 17 Dec 2018
at 05:08
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at RnH-East. Murky darker orange-brown color with a small tan head. Vegetal and spice. Banana, clove, and yeast. Bit of earth. Kind of an odd mix, but it works okay. Tingly mouthfeel.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Dec 2016
at 13:39
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught @ The Half Pint. Clear dark amber with small foamy off-white head, caramel aroma, medium carbonation, lightly bitter delicious spicy malt taste with a bit of salt, smooth body, longish spicy finish. Smooth and tasty though the saison characteristics are not there.
Tried
on 19 Dec 2016
at 14:39
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Draught at Hop Haus, 12/12/15.
Deep copper-amber liquid is clear with a beige head atop that is small and moderately retained.
Not much in the nose....brown sugar, maybe a hint of cinnamon with plenty of earthiness and light herbal hop notes. No alcohol or flaws, however.
Sweet in the mouth, with ample carbonation and a very sticky/nearly syrupy texture. Sweet notes of caramel, brown sugar, starchy vegetables and vanilla with light cinnamon and a touch of black pepper. Some mildly bitter hops and a bit of earthiness are the only things keeping this from being cloying. Not underfermented, but the malt selection (there are like 4 different types of cara malts in this thing) is ridiculous on top of adding the squash as well. Difficult to drink much of it. Little/no saison aspects either.
Deep copper-amber liquid is clear with a beige head atop that is small and moderately retained.
Not much in the nose....brown sugar, maybe a hint of cinnamon with plenty of earthiness and light herbal hop notes. No alcohol or flaws, however.
Sweet in the mouth, with ample carbonation and a very sticky/nearly syrupy texture. Sweet notes of caramel, brown sugar, starchy vegetables and vanilla with light cinnamon and a touch of black pepper. Some mildly bitter hops and a bit of earthiness are the only things keeping this from being cloying. Not underfermented, but the malt selection (there are like 4 different types of cara malts in this thing) is ridiculous on top of adding the squash as well. Difficult to drink much of it. Little/no saison aspects either.
Tried
on 18 Dec 2015
at 23:18