Witching Hour
Earth Eagle Brewings in Somersworth, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸
Farmhouse - Saison Regular|
Score
7.11
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Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Witching Hour from Earth Eagle Brewings 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
750mL growler filled 12/8, shared by Chris on 12/9/17.
Dark cola-to-mahogany with a dark grey, chalk-colored head showing low retention. High clarity.
Root beer, sarsaparilla, anise, honey, biscuit and cocoa powder all do a pretty good job of giving the impression of a dark, spiced/herbed saison. Perhaps a bit heavy on the mint and anise, but nothing outrageous. Very floral as it warms, with the esters and phenols of the yeast somewhat obscured.
More chocolatey in flavor than the nose suggests with a malty, supple texture and great, tight carbonation. Spicy and with floral notes from the oranges softening and brightening things both at the same time. Light herbal bitterness on the end balances perfectly with little/no associated astringency. It's much, much more a gruit than a spiced saison, but whatever it is, it's really f-in good.
VastActiv (16429) reviewed Witching Hour from Earth Eagle Brewings 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Tap at Earth Eagle, Portsmouth. Color is dark brown with very small brownish head. Aromas and flavors: Fruits, lime, some spices, some saison elements and malts.
Chalumeaux (4962) reviewed Witching Hour from Earth Eagle Brewings 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Poured from growler thanks Airforcehops root beer color with a thin off white head. Aromas of light spice citrus pith licorice and malt. Taste is delicious smooth well balanced.
CLW (16859) reviewed Witching Hour from Earth Eagle Brewings 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Growler I filled about 22 hours ago, deep brown color, thin bubbles of white head. Aroma is lightly spicy, anise hints, mild clementine peel. The flavor the pretty even keel, mild licorice, earthy grains, very subtle citrus peel. Body is medium with a nice texture.