Green Gully Island Beer Natural Farm Ale

Style
Saison du Miel
ABV
5.2%

Sometimes it's nice to have your thoughts confirmed – even if you didn't think them in exactly that manner. Confused? Then let me explain...

When making notes on Green Gully's core range saison, the word honey cropped up twice: once when commenting on the comment of the malt character – "softly sweet honey biscuit malts don’t get much of a look in up against the drying, spicy yeast / hop combo"; the other time when describing the beer's appearance: "hazy golden honey appearance." And it turns out the beer is brewed with a little local Phillip Island honey too.

Luke Smith's intention in doing so was to dry it out a little and make it more approachable for drinkers unfamiliar with the saison style. It's definitely contributed to the former, with high carbonation and a fine bead adding to the beer's lean, dry character. There's still plenty of saison yeast elements in place for those looking for them, however, as it's a little peppery, floral, herbaceous and earthy, with a touch of citrus blossom to boot.

As rustic as a beer called Natural Farm Ale should be.

James Smith

Name
Green Gully Brewing
Address

79 Coghlan Road
Cowes
VIC 3922

Phone
0429 832 304
Pickled OnMarket
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