Tommyknocker Saison

Tommy knocker  Brewery Nice Saison Seasonal Ale, Colorado, 5.5% ABV/ IBU 15. Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub, Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Clouded golden hued, slim white head.

Aroma: some funk & some sour, citrus and spice, everything nice. Plenty of Belgian yeast in this thing, tantalizing the senses.

Taste: Big pucker up front, huge tartness and a double hit of citric sour and sweetness. Minor hops, mellow malt, it's the yeast giving it the far-out funky Belgian kick. Leans back a little, then roars back with each new sip and gulp.

One flaw: a bit too much of that flashy sour, funky flavor, a bit more than required and desired in a saison. Can you believe I'm saying this? Well, we have to draw the line somewhere.

Here's what they write on the label: "A bright golden effervescent brew that is slightly tart with a spicy aroma." Okay, sounds good, but it undersells it just a tad.

There's more on the label about the mischievous elves who give the beer it's name, but let's leave that for now.