Red Sky at Night

Heavy Seas Brewing

Red Sky at Night Saison - 7.5% ABV

Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0

"Brewed in the style of Belgian farmhouse ales – using a unique Belgian yeast and authentic Belgian candi sugar. It is a potent and spicy ale with deep complexity. Pairs well with Thai cuisine and mussels."

So this brew is one by Heavy Seas brewing company. Formerly Clipper City Brewing. They're a Baltimore native craft brewery that really puts out some interesting brews. This particular beer pours a nice golden color with plenty of carbonation. You immediately taste roasted malt, clove and spice. However the peppery malt and clove taste quickly open to an earthy flavor with hints of fruit such as apple finishing it off. A very nice addition to the Saison beer family, and it makes for a great spicy summery brew. Originally Saisons were brewed for European farm hands as a refreshing fruity ad crisp beer to parch their thirsts. So it's a great summer to early fall style of beer and this one fits right in. If you have this with food though you definitely do not want something mild in flavor or this beer will over power it as it is a bit more.....spicy then most Saisons. Then again it helps it stand out more from the pack I think.