Year of New Beer: Strawberry Saison, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 06/11/2016

Fresh local strawberries make their way into this farmhouse ale, giving a fruity edge to a traditionally funky brew. The expected yeast and hay characteristics still take command of the nose, with a light strawberry coming on as the beer warms. On the tongue, the strawberries are content to play an auxiliary role, adding initially more of a fruit tartness as opposed to the sweetness I was expecting. Slightly dusty in the middle, with a touch more strawberry sweetness approaching the finish. Really nice beer for summer, especially when you factor in the $7.99 price tag. Available on draft and in bottles down at the brewery.