Madhouse Satori Saison

Madhouse Satori Saison.
Wild Yeast. Barrel Aged.
6.2 % ABV.
Madhouse Brewing, Des Moines, Iowa.

Edit: Okay, you guys. Ignore the final paragraph. Alas. When Jason and I went to Des Moines last month, we stopped at one brewery, mentioned this one to the bartender, and were told: "they're done" without further elaboration. The next day we paid Madhouse a visit, and saw no signs of their closing or being closed. Anywhere. At all. I picked up bottles on the way out of town, and did not open any until tonight. In looking up information on this beer, I Googled them only to find a news article stating that they are closing their doors today, September 20. Whoa.  Damn. Too damn bad. So sorry to hear it.

Anyway, about that beer...that I'll never get to try again. (and I do have a few more to review after this...)

Clear, bright golden, large ivory head.

In the nose: Deep funk. Barnyard. Fresh and tart. Citrus notes, straw and hay with a twist of lemon.

In the mouth: Tart from the start. Funk pounds the palate. Big time puckeration. Juicy malt. Dripping deliciousness. Yum-a-dum-dum. Ends on a decidedly dry note, urging us on to further tasting and greater puckeration. I'm digging on this.

When in Des Moines, Madhouse is a must-stop. Watch for future posts. Oh, yeah, I've got a few more of them.

Satori Saison- Tart and funky saison, 6.2% ABV.

Oak-Barrel Wild-Yeast Fermentation.

Complex aromas of lemon and spice.

Dry and crisp.

Hazy straw color.