Session # 135 | Saint Somehwere | Pays du Soleil | 8% ABV
Saison/Farmhouse Ale | Tarpon Springs, Florida | Rating: 86/100
One year ago: 21st Amendment Monk’s Blood
Saint Somewhere is a small brewery out of Tarpon Springs, Florida that releases several Saisons and other Belgian-inspired ales. Of the two Saisons we’ve had on The Hopry so far, both have been very good surprises. While Tim and I believe their Saison Athene (reviewed here) is the better of the two, the Pays du Soleil was also very enjoyable. Upon opening the 750ml caged-n-corked bottle, the carbonation pressure pushed the beer right up out of the top. Luckily I had my glass ready in case. It poured quite nice with its rich ruby color, but soon was clouded by the yeast sediment that had been incorporated in the bottle. The head, which was light and white, was very soapy and it settled very quickly. The aroma started with a touch of brettanomyces and a soft sourness from the addition of hibiscus. The mouthfeel was immediately dry and it tasted of raspberries, hibiscus, and the light brettanomyces funk that we’d hoped would show itself. In the end, there was something missing; maybe it was mouthfeel, maybe it was more flavors, maybe it was a stronger effervescence. Regardless this was still very enjoyable for both of us. Add another good beer to the list for Saint Somewhere…
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