Saturday, February 2, 2008

Victory Saison: 29

Taste: 10 Finish: 10 Visual: 5 Aroma: 4
Total: 29

Victory comes out with their seasonal bottle conditioned Saison. I can't wait.

It has a moderate head that dissipates quickly. It has a very nice amber bordering on orange color. Given it's bottle conditioned and cloudy it practically glows. The aroma is of crisp hops and citrus.

Mmm. Sweet on the front from malt and honey. Some earthy tones come in the middle such as cloves, spice, and hay. Some tartness creeps in at the back of the tongue with a hint of lemon. It finishes with yeast and bread. A bit of oil lingers in the mouth along with some yeast, honey, and lemon.

Victory dials up a highly complex Saison that does not disappoint. It certainly is the best Saison I've had. If there are better ones, I'd love to try them. Otherwise, this is perfect.

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