Brewery:
Brooklyn Brewing
Brooklyn, New York
Name/Style:
Sorachi Ace/Saison/Farmhouse Ale
ABV(alcohol by volume):
7.6%
Sorachi Ace is unique(from here on Sorachi Ace will refer to the hop). This Saison is named after and brewed with a rare hop varietel known as Sorachi Ace. Developed by Japan's Sappro Breweries in 1988 it is known for its lemon zest/lemon grass quality in taste and smell. It certainly imparts those qualities into Brooklyn's one-off Saison. After being brewed with an initial dose of Sorachi Ace it is then put through a secondary fermantation where the ale is dry hopped with even more Sorachi Ace. Another unique aspect of the ale is the champagne yeast used. A unique Belgian strain that is light in flavor and blends easily with the other characteristics of the ale to the point of almost being unnoticable but for the large egg-white colored head and high level of carbonation. There really isn't a lot to say about the taste. As unique as this ale is it isn't very complex. Yet, it's simplicity gives it an aire of elegance and class. Delicate lemon grass mixed with a light malt and a touch of alcohol. Finishes dry, but because of the lemon it is also incredibly refreshing. The aroma is very much like the taste profile. Sunny lemon with a yeast that is clearly Belgian. Delicate and understated.
I love this saison from Brooklyn Brewing. It is one of my two favorite Brooklyn has produced to date. I hope they reconsider only brewing this once and at least make this fine brew a seasonal.
Musical Pairings:
Christie Lenee writes and performs a genuine, soulful variety of acoustic music. Her tunes are many and can be soft and subtle or dynamic and dramatic. Rockin' or slightly ambient or mesmerizing and enchanting with technical finger-style wizardry. A few things are always certain about Christie Lenee, though.
She is passionate. She can sing.
And she can play the hell out of an acoustic guitar.
Artist:
Christie Lenee
Song:
Evolution
Artist:
Christie Lenee
Song:
She's Fine(Live at Skipper's Smokehouse Tampa, FL)
