Happy Marathon Monday/Patriots Day! For those of you that don’t live in Massachusetts, today is a state holiday where most of metro Boston closes work and has a big party while some elite athletes/insane people (or both, depending on your perspective) run 26.2 miles. This is one of the best days to live in Boston, […]
Tag: saison
Pretty Things Jack D’Or
Tomorrow I am planning on posting the next entry in my brewery overview series featuring Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project. I had no problem choosing which beer I would review for my lead in article. When I made the transition from chugging Natty Light at a Bowdoin campus-wide party to enjoying flavorful craft beer there were some styles […]
Evil Twin Ron and The Beast Ryan
Saturday was apparently “Saison Day”. There seems to be a designated “drink this beer day” for every popular (or even not so popular) beer style now. I have no idea who decides this and I have no interest in figuring it out, it seems pretty contrived to me. That being said, I love the saison style and […]
H2H beer review: Saison, Trillium Farmhouse vs. Allagash Saison
As promised, here is my first head-to-head beer review. This was originally going to be my first Gourmandatory article, and I am posting it here more as a preview of the format. I realize that I have already reviewed both of these beers individually on Hoppy Boston, but I still thought this was worth posting. In […]
Cape Cod Kurt’s Farmhouse Saison
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to try local beers (shocking, I know). If I go out to dinner or for drinks I’ll usually seek out beers that are from the area and not available in Boston. Usually this beer tourism is limited to trips out of state, but there are some […]
Mystic Hazy Jane Saison
Craft breweries seem to love making wheat beers in the summertime. The light and refreshing ales made with wheat tend to complement the warm weather. Wheat beers also work well with added fruit flavors, so many are brewed with lemon, orange, blueberry or other types of fruit. Mystic Brewery of Chelsea, MA makes a wheat beer as their summer seasonal, […]
Backlash Convergence Super Saison
This is the final beer review for my Spring of Saisons, which is fitting since the first day of summer is right around the corner. I have a special idea for a recap piece that I will publish tomorrow. It has been a lot of fun to focus on a single beer style for a few months. This is especially […]
Cape Ann Fisherman’s Sunrise Saison
The picturesque coastal village of Gloucester, MA is one of the most well know fishing towns on the New England coast. Gloucester is also home to Cape Ann Brewing Company, with a brewery and pub. All of Cape Ann’s beers are named Fisherman’s ales as a tribute to the men and women who commandeer the fishing vessels that travel in […]
The Bruery Saison de Lente
The Bruery in Placentia, CA is quickly becoming one of the most popular craft breweries in the United States. The name “Bruery” is a fusion between the word brewery and founder Patrick Rue’s surname. Their specialty is experimental and barrel aged beers, styles that are sought after by many craft beer connoisseurs. They recently won […]
Foolproof La Ferme Urbaine Saison
When a new brewery opens they usually only have the capacity to brew a couple of year-round beers. As the brewery grows and expands production it is crucial for them to select new recipes that complement their flagship lineup. This is where seasonal and one-off beers can come in handy. A brewer can make a series […]
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