A huge thanks to Daniel for generously giving me a bottle of Saison Dupont. I appreciate people in the craft beer community for how many smiles they want to bring to other peoples’ faces. I feel like that apostrophe isn’t in the correct location. Ah well…onward.
SAISON DUPONT – Brasserie Dupont sprl; Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium
6.50%ABV
Serving: 750mL corked and caged bottle to a tulip
A: Massive frothy white head over a hazy light golden yellow. Sediment is floating all around, and there’s wonderful retention as well as patches of fluffy lacing.
S: Grainy, musty, and sour. A nice balance on the nose of earth and fruit (specifically sour apple and pear).
T/M: Spiciness is notable right away. It’s very prominent on the palate. Other flavors that come in after are a very mild tartness and some fresh grain. Straw and dirty funk. Bitter herbals wait until the end of the sip for their big entrance, but they sure are prominent! Mouthfeel is light and very, very crisp.
D: Shared this beer with my dad and some fruit flies. It was so so tasty and refreshing. I can’t wait to get my hands on more!
Dupont – A+
TOMORROW, JUNE 26TH: Citra DIPA, batch 3 release in Kernville. We have a nice contingent going … and I’m pretty sure we’re all freaking out with utter joy and excitement. <3
