Stone Saison | Beer Geek Nation Craft Beer Reviews

Stone Saison
Stone Brewing Co
6% ABV
Beer Geek Nation Rating: B

Ale brewed with with lemon zest, lemon thyme & lavender.

[alltheworldsastage]

I enjoyed this, but I much preferred the Matt's Burning Rosids. 

[ericbenda]

That's why the case says "A MODERN TAKE ON 
A BELGIAN CLASSIC" 

[MrGidyup]

I agree with you on this one.  I really liked it but there was a lot in there.  I'm not a huge saison fan and my friend got me this one.  It's definitely gonna make me go after a few more saisons.

[Wideolink]

The best beer for the hot weather is Weihenstephaner Vitus!

[moonwhispers]

I am not a huge Saison fan, but I really dug the big floral, peppery notes in this one. I too liked Matt's Burning Rosids more, but I couldn't drink that one every day, whereas I thought this one was perfect in a six pack. 

[FalseCast]

For me, this review was spot on. The lingering, overbearing, floral/lavender wasn't up my alley.

[sector]

Agreed the downer of this beer is the herbal spices. A lot of Americans do this brewing a saison. I like it to just have the 4 ingredients without anything added.

[shadowseal]

I just remember the lavender being extremely overpowering when I had it. It was like drinking liquid lavender soap. This was probably the first Stone beer in a while that I just don't like.

[mapzta]

If you get the chance, i recommend BFM 225 Farmhouse saison. :D

[macfoson]

Nice review, I agree a little spicy for me, but a not a horrible beer. Still love everything Stone does. Enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work. 

[rocketsauce]

That's gotta be a testament to Stone. This being you're least favorite by them and you still have it a B.

[RyanReschan]

I need to try this again but it wasn't doing a whole lot for me when I tried a taster of it. Just meh.

[MauricioMacias]

Gotta agree with Ryan Reschan this was not Wow it was Meh For me I like my saisons funky and complex there wasnt that Much complexity in this beer, but it was worth trying Im glad I got a single at total wine and didnt buy the whole 6pk. Cheers But I would like to try it 1 year from now!

[Krelianx]

Very strongly disagree with this one. I found there to be a very prominent hop bitterness in the palate, which was quite Stone like. And I thought the beer itself was quite dry, bringing forth the rustic character I love of saisons. Also, you do get the regular spice backbone of saisons, intensified as you would expect from a Stone beer. I thought this was really fantastic, and a lot better than the hyperbolic mess that was Matt's Burning Rosids.

[mysonspray]

Had this on draft and didn't enjoy it at all.  The herbal flavors took over and was too sweet for a saison.  Also didn't have enough carb  which could have been due to bar's draft system but don't think more carb could have saved this mess.

[mattsherwood]

I love stone and I love saison. but the stone saison, eh. I really expected more. I can't blame them for taking a risk. that's what they're built on. oh well. one fail out of how many successes?  

[wesleyregan]

Too many spices. The spicy/herbal quality takes away the great drinkability it would have without it. It would have preferred a hoppy saison like FW's Opal.