Top 10 Fall Beers
IMPORT BREWS
Fantôme "Saison
D’Erezée – Automne"
___________________________
Saison - Belgium / Seasonal
$12/25 oz.
8% ABV
"Saison" is
a style of beer that is far more diverse than
most. These hand-crafted farmhouse ales
are a specialty of southern Belgium, where they
were first made in winter for drinking in summer—brewed
extra strong to survive warm months without refrigeration. Among
Saison producers, Fantôme is one of the
best, and has an expanded repertoire that includes
a "Saison" for every season. The
autumn offering is distinctively woodsy, conjuring
the colors and scents of turning leaves. On
the palate, the beer surprises with a bracing
twang of cidery acidity that balances swirling
flavors of brown baking spices and roasted squash. Saisons
are known for their earthy qualities and the "Automne" is
no exception; it has a wild edge that is both
special and strange, like a smuggled raw-milk
cheese or the fragrant air of an old-growth forest.
Intro | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
< Previous | Next >
More
Beer Reviews
All Top
10 Lists
| PSV091609 |
(Updated: 09/16/09 SV) |
