Saison is a beer style I enjoy, as long as it’s not too funkified – if you know what I mean! Sam Adams continues to impress me with how they take strong beer styles and make them “user friendly”, introducing newer beer drinkers to different types of beer they might not normally try.
Their Rustic Saison Summer Beer is very true to the Belgian Style Saison, although has slightly more citrus taste and is less musty tasting. There are some spicy notes, but overall the beer is pretty light with a Belgian twang finish. It’s a perfect summer “kick back” beer, and totally hit the spot for me yesterday, as it was over 100 degrees! Cheers – and stay hydrated!
A Cap A Day 
June 10th, 2011 at 10:23 am
It’s hot down here. Actually, I hear it’s crazy hot up there too from this and the news. So yes we must stay hydrated.
June 10th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
I imagine it’s hotter where you are! Stay cool!
June 10th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Perfect review. I really think Sam Adams has picked up their game recently and are back to making true craft brews that will appeal to the masses.
June 10th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
I agree that Sam Adams has picked up their game and I’ve been fairly impressed. I like that they’ve opened “regular beer drinkers” up to a whole new world of flavors!