Another Belgian today, the Saison farmhouse ale, a special beer for a special day. Today is my beautiful wife's birthday, she's awesome. If you are interested in wifey things like knitting, sewing, and/or cooking, you can check out her blog here. We went out to dinner to Phoenecia on Alki and had some delicious food, along with this yummy brew.
Saison means season in French and was historically a seasonal beer, brewed in the winter to be a light and refreshing thirst-quencher for the farm worker during the hot summer months. Originally at about 3-4 % alcohol today they average around 5-7, with the Vieille Provision Saison Dupont being at 6.5 % ABV. Brewed by Brasserie Dupont in the town of Tourpes in Wallonia, a French speaking area of Belgium and imported by Vanberg & DeWulf in NY.
This one came in a 12.7oz green bottle with the classic Dupont cork. Poured light yellow and hazy with a tall frothy head. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of this one until half way through. I really wish I would have, to show off this beautiful beer. It smelled of pears, just a very distinct pear smell, and not much of a hop aroma. Taste was crisp and fresh, with a nice hop bitter as the carbonation dissolved on the tongue. Mouth feel is light and tingly, a beautiful beer, wanted more of it.
Would I buy it again: Yes, can't wait
Would I recommend to a friend: Yes and drink it with a friend
What would I do different: Get the big bottle and share it with a friend farmhouse style; on a hot day.
What would I do different: Get the big bottle and share it with a friend farmhouse style; on a hot day.
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