Tropic King
Funkwerks, Inc.
Story by:
Chris Guest
Saison
Year-Round
Colorado
United States
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Bursting with aromas of passion fruit, mango, and peach, our Imperial Saison is brewed using New Zealand Rakau hops. Combined with notes of pepper and ginger produced by our house yeast strain, Tropic King has a unique flavor that has gained it a loyal following. Serve at 50 degrees in a tulip glass.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 8.00%
IBUs:
Served at: (50° F)
Hops: Rakau
Malts:
Judges Review
By Michael Heniff
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Self-described as an “Imperial Saison,” this Belgian-inspired beer showcases the expected saison phenolics, esters, and hops without the encumbrance of a heftier body or burdensome malt character of a higher-gravity beer. The aroma kicks off with prominent black pepper and a background of pear and melon esters and herbal hops. The body adds a moderate bready maltiness among berry and melon-like esters with hints of herbal hops and peppery phenolics. Finishing moderately bitter with a lingering black pepper phenolic, this saison remains refreshing with a dry carbonic bite coupled with a slight alcohol warmth to remind you of the strength.
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