Exit are no strangers to the world of Saison, having produced a fair number of them over the years, this version was released in 2016. The beer one pours out of the can with an orange apricot colour with a substantial white head that remains for a good few moments after.
Our Saison is inspired from the beers we grew to love in Belgium, in particular Dupont’s amazing version. We use White Labs Belgian II Saison yeast (WLP566) which drives the character of the beer.
Hints of peppery citrus, straw and a sweet honey funk on the nose. Flavours of semi-dry citrus pith, earthy breads, subtle caramels, crisp honey and a dry spicy funkiness to finish. – Commercial Description
Tastewise, it doesn’t have the same wine like qualities when compared with the Bridge Road Chevalier although it is unmistakably a Belgian Farmhouse style. Initially there are hints of bread dough, grain malts and banana whilst the aftertaste is bitter with a touch of white pepper adding a little heat to the back of the throat.
Purchased from Swords Wines, South Melbourne Market