Firestone Walker Brewing Company Opal Dry Hopped Saison – Farmhouse Ale

Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog’s brew review.

Tonight’s featured beer is Firestone Walker Brewing Company Opal Dry Hopped Saison – Farmhouse Ale.

From the Firestone Walker Brewing Company website: “Bringing down the Farmhouse! Our interpretation of the rustic Wallonian Saison style is a harmonious blend of rustic grains, spicy yeast and unique sauvignon blanc tones. Inviting lemon grass and gooseberry meet peppery spice and fresh grain aromas. Spicy Belgian yeast create a complex yet dry and refreshing canvas with splashes of citrus and stone fruit with a bright tropical white wine finish. Hop bitterness is assertive yet harmonious rounding out slightly tart and refreshing.”

Let’s get started!

Appearance: Pours a beautiful golden yellow color with a nice white head and leaves a ring of lace.

Aroma: Citrus, sweet grains, earthy and floral hops and a faint yeasty scent.

Taste: Citrus, stone fruit, Belgian yeast spice, sweet and crisp grains and a touch