A Yummy Grand (Teton) Saison
May 30, 2011 Beer, Beer & Food, Education & Training
I’m not a beer reviewer. I am a beer educator and lover and the good folks at Grand Teton Brewing are kind enough to share their upcoming beers with WEB. The latest is The Grand Saison Farmhouse Ale.
We opened this bottle of liquid summer love before savoring a meal last week. Or should I say we opened the bottle to savor the beer before we enjoyed a meal last week…either way, it was a delightful beer.
The Grand Saison Farmhouse Ale is for sure ample in its giving of flavors. Full medium bodied with really nicely balanced fruitiness to pair with foods and to most certainly stand on its own solo.
The gorgeous golden egg yolk like color was lovely in the glass and evervescent which lent a nice zest complement to the beer itself. I agree with the phrase in their release info “pairs well with an astonishing variety of foods.” I found myself thinking – ‘Ooo! what if I had X to go with this…or Y…’
Another thing I like about Grand Teton’s releases is that they come with great information. Information is the essential education tool in order to get more people into craft beer. The Saison style seems to be one that is lesser known or understood to consumers, starting with the proper pronunciation
. WEB uses the accompanying info at meet ups and events for the consumers (and therefore the brewers) benefit.
I’d for sure seek this out and drink (and recommend it) again. Many thank GTBC for sharing your passion. We’ll be sure to tell others about it. Women everywhere – as well as men – will love it!
Happy Memorial Day!!
Tags: Education & Training, Grand Saison Farmhouse Ale, Grand Teton Brewing, information, tasting
Regular Jill's
Jul 10, 2009 Brain Stew
Talking to people comes naturally to me. And for the most part I’m glad to strike up a conversation with another person when opportunity seems ripe.
Take Tara and Aud for example.
I met Tara when I sat down at the Chili’s bar in the Dallas Fort Worth airport a few months back. She was friendly (should be as a tender) and seemed relaxed and glad to be there (she told me she was). She answered my questions (hadn’t had Shiner, why wasn’t the local beer on tap, did she like her work) and made my experience pleasant. Late plane – not a big deal when I can have a beer while waiting.
Aud – met her at the same place. She’s from California – where I was headed – and was relaxed and seemed fine with our informal conversation. Smart, engaged, loves her work, beer enthusiast (likes the Pales).
Information – like great people – is everywhere. You gather it formally or informally. It’s all relevant, all telling, all interesting.
Message today = Good real women exist everywhere and they want good beer.
Who have you talked to lately?
Photo courtesy of Flickr by Jimmy – Lin
Tags: airport bar, conversation, information, smart women, talking about beer
