Sly Fox Saison VOS
The Nitty Gritty:
- Brewery: Sly Fox Brewery
- Type: Ale
- Style: Saison
- Country: United States
- Price: About $7
- Rating: 87/100
- Tags: Belgian-style pennsylvania saison
This golden beer from Pennsylvania was something of an epiphany for me. It is a wonderful specimen of the Belgian-style saison, or farmhouse ale. It is slightly fruity, spicy, and yeasty, with wonderful esters of cloves and perhaps a little banana. There is a definite hint of black pepper, adding a nice depth and complexity to the flavor. The 6.9% ABV gives it warmth, but its light body is refreshing – perfect for any season.
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By Sam Chapple-Sokol
Sam Chapple-Sokol is a paralegal at the Department of Justice, but that’s just his day job. By night and weekend he loves to cook, eat, and brew his own beer.
A Vermonter at heart, his favorite breweries are Rock Art and Long Trail. He is currently brewing a Kolsch using homegrown hops. Wish him luck.
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