Name: Saison Du BUFF
Brewer: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, DE)
Classification: Saison
Alcohol: 6%
Thoughts: Saison is one of my favorite types of beer. The spice, sweetness and the liberty that can be taken during the brewing process makes for a very appealing drink. Saisons are usually brewed during the winter so that they are ready during the spring. They usually signify the changing of the seasons in the beer world. Even though there are tons of this amazing style of beer, I still haven't had one quite like Dogfish Head's Saison Du BUFF. It is brewed with parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, which I fully read like I was Simon & Garfunkel. It pours a crisp, highly carbonated gold color with a thick, off-white head. The head laced and ribboned around the glass very nicely. The aroma is bright and earthy with spices and herbs mixed in with the malty undertones. The taste starts out on the malty side with a little bit of pepper and grapefruit, but as that fades the savory herbal, earthy flavors come to the forefront. It is a truly unique taste and a rather exciting one at that. The alcohol is subdued and the finish is bubbly like champagne. All in all, a terrific beer and a great saison. I totally recommend this to everyone, because it offers enough for both the novice drinkers to the expert drinkers.
Rating: 87/100
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