Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2008 vintage. Yeah, some wackoid(s) gave this 100 points. Whatevs. Arrived at 70-72 degrees. Zero chill. Immediately plunged into an ice bath. Used a Durand to open but the über-dry cork just laughed at it and decided to pixelate into small, broken safety glass-styled fragments. Not the sign I was looking for. Here comes the funnel + screen + decanter to save the day. That screen needs a raise come review time. Put the decanter atop the ice bath with a protective serviette between and gave it another 5-6 mins in the chill. Color not quite yellow Chartreuse but pretty close. Tasted at approx 58-59 degrees. Like a trip to the confectionery + bakery. Whoa! Medium/medium-heavy body and this was popping. Splashes and suggestions of fruits, bread products and baking spices without an overriding, final boss. Phenomenal. Can’t give it a Wilt but it did not suck and should drink as such for at least another half-decade. Have had plenty of Marcassin whites and reds and this was the best of the lot. Transcendent. For all that…? 9.6. Soviet…er…Russian judge mode deployed. 3.6.25. — 4 months ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.6

That could be my most favorite “sour” ever. It is like in between a sour and a not sour. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

A touch cloudy lemon yellow in appearance with a medium white head. A bit stinky with a touch of citrus rind and hay. Smooth and crisp mouthfeel with some funkiness and stone fruits. Medium length finish. Perfect Saison for people new to the style. — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.2

The freshmaker. — 8 years ago

Martin Grisolle

9.6

Reminds me to Delirium Tremen — 8 years ago

Chris Opdyke

9.2

That hits the spot. — 9 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.3

Excellent. My favorite so far of Prairie's Bomb variants — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Saturday lunch with friends. Aromas of white flowers and bath talcum powder. Amazingly youthful for a 9 year old Riesling - a long future ahead of at least another 10 to 15 years. Vibrant acidity will nurture this going forward. Considered by many to be Australia’s premium Riesling. A class act which will no doubt put on weight in the coming 10 years. Had another bottle 42 weeks later on 17th April 2022 with consistent notes. Very contained and youthful. Not a hint of kerosene. Leave the remaining 2? bottles for a couple of years at least. — 5 years ago

James Bruntfield

9.5

Delicious — 7 years ago

Chris McCauley

9.5

A special gift from a dear friend. Thanks, Erik. — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.7

Utterly fantastic. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Peter Anthony Riso

9.5

This pint can of Perennial Artisan Saison de Lis is amazing and just what I’ve wanted!!!

This is a Belgian style ale brewed with Chamomile flower and it’s amazing, picture the frothiness of the chamomile tea, and it’s robustness and gentle bitterness in a beer form... it’s very very very good! — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

This is a bottle that Vanessa was given by a former student who was apparently trying to clear out his cellar. Bottled on October 4, 2011, this is the best incarnation of Noel de Calabaza that I’ve ever had. Incredible balance, great secondary aromas, and a finish that lasts far longer than younger versions of this beer. Just goes to show how awesome JPs can become if you hide them away for a few years. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Sam Barotz

9.5

Cherry tartness not too sour — 9 years ago

Brandon Boesch

10

One of the best. Love the chili pepper flavor with dark and milk chocolates. Cinnamon and vanilla are secondary. The spice is what sets this apart from other beers in this style. Needs no pairing. — 5 years ago

Trixie

9.5

In the style of a German Maibock, a deep honey color with a toffee aroma and a balanced malt/bitter ratio.

2018 Gold🏆 at NY International Beer Competition 🍺

•6.8% ABV October 28, 2020 💀 — 6 years ago

Kenny Baldridge

9.5

I’m a sucker for great packaging and great beer. #winning — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.0

A little disappointed with this incarnation (although it improved considerably with more time in the glass). Flavors were definitely muted. Might need some more time in bottle, but this was the weakest of the three JPs we opened tonight. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

9.0

Batch 49
Bottles 5/02/2013
Drank like a week ago.
Good makes me want to know more about beer — 8 years ago

Severn G

9.4

F'n nuts...like a lightly sour, fruit bomb went off in my mouth! Too good for a tulip glass, we're drinking this in Grand Cru Burgundy glasses. Nose is beautiful, hoppy and very fruity.

Dry-hopped with Mosaic, El Dorado and Hüll Melon hops and conditioned on white oak, never boiled or filtered. American wild ale, April 2016 bottle date.

Grimm at Beltway Brewing Co., Sterling, VA — 9 years ago