Day 327: Colette

Name: Colette

Brewer: Great Divide Brewing Co. (Denver, CO)

Classification: Saison

Alcohol: 7.3%

Thoughts: As I look back at this blog I realize that Colorado has a tremendous amount of great breweries within it's borders. New Belgium, Boulder, Avery, and of course Great Divide, just to name a few. From these breweries I have tasted a lot of amazing brews that are made with quality and passion. So I guess my point is that Colorado is a damn lucky state! Great Divide's Colette is a Saison that pours a murky, hazy yellow-gold color with an enormous, fluffy white head with good retention. On the nose you get a little bit of funk and spice. It is a soft approach from the aroma, but a good one nonetheless. You also get this sensation of being outside; a sunny feeling that is a bit uplifting. This beer is starting to take a turn for the metaphysical. When it comes to the taste we get a great fluff of cider and sugar followed by that infamous Belgian yeast. It is a bit more old school when compared to other American-made Saisons. I read a couple of reviews of this beer over the past day or so and all of them were extremely positive. Rarely do you find a beer that has no opponents. That speaks volumes about this beer. 

Rating: 89/100