Beer #1:
Brewer: Bur Oak
Beer Name: Sacred Sun
Beer Style: Saison
Price: $10 for a six pack at Friar Tucks
Aroma: Delicious belgiun saison. These all smell the same. I think it's the yeast. Kind of funky orangey/ citrusy but not quite. Almost like a fruit that's been in the sun too long. Just slightly rotten but not gross yet.
Appearance: Golden blonde with great lacing on the glass. Not clear at all.
Mouthfeel: Very light. Crisp and tart at the back end. A nice little tingle after it goes down.
Taste: These all taste good. If you like one, you will like them all. It's slightly citrusy, slightly tart, slightly belgiany with the yeast. A saison tastes like nothing else I've ever had. Kind of dank like an IPA (very lightly) but still refreshing and light.
Overall ranking: Going a 4 here. Not much better or worse then any other- a solid entry into the saison category. If you like saisons, you will love this.
Beer #2: Thanks to John for this one. He brought it back from vaca.
Brewer: Remedy
Beer Name: Brown Out
Beer Style: Brown Ale
Price: Doesn't matter unless you drive to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Aroma: Slightly fruity for a brown ale. Very yeasty. A very pungent brown ale.
Appearance: Very light brown. Almost a dark tan/ light brown. Quite clear- a nice tan lacing on the glass.
Mouthfeel: Very boring- nothing at all. A little tingle on the upper gums.
Taste: Delicious. Quite a decent brown. Rather light and very smooth. John says he tastes malt.
Overall Rating: I'm going 4.0. Another very solid entry. John concurs. We are birds of a feather.
Beer #3 Thanks to John again.
Brewer: Miner Brewing Company
Beer Name: Stamp Mill Stout
Beer Style: Stout
Price: Doesn't Matter unless you drive to Hill City, South Dakota
Aroma: A hint of black licorice; slightly minty, possibly prunes??? Not a lot here but some slight aromas going on.
Appearance: Very clear for a stout. Dark, obviously. No lacing or anything on the glass.
Mouthfeel: Slightly tingly.
Taste: Very mellow; almost watery. Kevin says tad bit of vinegar sour.
Overall Rating: John says 4.25. I say 3.5. Solid but not a knockout. I'm impressed by the beers of South Dakota.
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