Lupulin Libations

The name says it all.

Lupulin glands are the tiny little yellow pockets of goodness in a hop cone that contain some essential ingredients for aroma and flavor in beer.

A libation is an alcoholic beverage, and of course beer fits into that category.

Lupulin Libations is dedicated to everything beer. I offer you a chance to have an experience with beer through my organized tasting sessions.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Beer Brief #8 - Honeymoon Saison



Brewery - Summit Brewing Co., Saint Paul, Minnesota (created by brewer Sam Doniach)
Beer - Unchained Batch 07 - Honeymoon Saison
Style - Saison brewed with Minnesota honey
ABV - 5.3%

IBU - 40
Color - Orangish gold and cloudy with an eggshell head
Aroma - Lemon, herbal, earthy undertones
Flavor - Honey, stone fruit, spice, strong metallic bitterness
Verdict - Good beer, but not my favorite saison. It has appropriate flavors and aromas, but the bitterness is almost too aggressive for the style, in my opinion. I'd still have a couple, though.
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  1. RedevetterDecember 10, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Like the new tasting format, and now want to try the Summit saison :)

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