Four Winds Brewing Co. – Blodberg Nordic Saison

Rating

4 out of 5

Appearance

3.8 out of 5

Aroma

4.2 out of 5

Taste

3.9 out of 5

Palate

Total

4

4 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Four Winds Brewing Co.
• Beer Style: Saison
• Pros:

  A subtle twist of flavour on a dark Saison

• Cons:

  Lighter in flavour than you may expect

• Conclusion:

  A lighter than expected but very well flavoured Nordic Saison

Four Winds Brewing Co. – Blodberg Nordic Saison Review

Brewed with Plum and Arctic Thyme and aged in Foeders, Four Winds collaborated with Borg Brugghus, a brewery from Iceland to brew the Blodberg Nordic Saison. From the corked, 750ml bottle this beer is a hazy amber colour and has two fingers of lacing, dense head atop the glass. From the beer comes an aroma of wheaty, saison yeast, a subtle richness from the plum addition and a lemon-spice from the Arctic Thyme. Tasting the beer it is unique with a subtleness to the flavour. The Plum is very light but adds a dried fruit, earthy character to the beer while the Thyme contributes a light and citrus spice. Given the name, ingredients and overall impression of the beer this is surprisingly light and easy drinking. At 5.5% alcohol the Blodberg is flavourful, sessionable and very enjoyable with a unique and subtle twist on the Saison style.

Alcohol – 5.5%
IBU – 25
Size – 750ml bottles
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