I enjoyed The Bruery's Preservation Series Saison Tonnellerie on the absurd IPA Day early in August. Unfortunately, I am left with only a memory and a poor picture of the label to write this post. I thought I took tasting notes, but my handy Evernote electronic beer diary has no reference to this beer. What a whiff; a beer blogger bungle. Despite the lack of notes and the time since consumption, I needed to get this post up because Tonnellerie is an excellent beer. It is now my favorite The Bruery saison. I remember it as a meaty beer, darker and maltier than most saisons, and not overly spiced. It was rich without going into strange flavor tangents. It was both complex and drinkable, yet best of all it was delicious.
When it comes to The Bruery's beers I feel like a devoted dog with a mercurial owner, I come running with my tail wagging, never knowing when I open a The Bruery beer whether I'm going to get beat (insert name of any recent The Bruery Christmas beer) or a treat (Mischief, Humlus Lager). Saison Tonnellerie is a marvelous treat that deserves wider release.
I have not seen this beer on shelves since early August, but it looks like The Burery is still selling it
on-line.
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