Charlevoix Saison

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle from a local Metro store... after visiting the brewery a few months back. Pours a hazy golden colour with a white cap, good stay and fluffy foamy lacing. Did not like aromas at first pour, but eventually, it gets back in place with the citrus notes, Saison yeast sweetness and fresh grassy hops. The taste is a little more on the hoppy side with the citrus zest in the background. Some tartiness on the tongue. Not bad, but not in my top Saisons for sure. Earlier Rating: 5/22/2013 Total Score: 3.8
Found at Marché Omni. Pours a very slight hazy, light golden colour with a big creamy white head that lasts a very, very long time and chunks out foamy lacing. The smell at first reminds me of my first Unibroue experiences when they started. Spicy nose (peppery) with the Belgian Ale yeast, mild grass and citrus. Beautiful mouthfeel with just a little dryness in the finish, from the hop. Not overly bitter with a 35 IBU, which works well for this one. Very well-balanced taste of milder spices with the rest. The fruity aspect of a Saison are here, but come in and out as it breathes. Goes down very nicely and can be enjoyed any time of the year.