Surprisingly sweet and easy drinking. That was my verdict of my Father’s Day homebrew.
Modeled after a Saison Dupont, Devil’s Dad had some similar qualities but you would never confuse the two. Saison Dupont is effervescent and light with mild saison esters. I think of it as the champagne of saisons. On the other hand, we used an amber DME, giving Devil’s Dad a darker color. Also, the flavor was sweeter and maltier with a heavier feel and a bit less carbonation. DD has a toasty nose with some saison esters followed by flavors of raisin and fig. All agreed, it was definitely a more flavorful beer than the Saison Dupont. Overall, it was a success but not a home run. Maybe an RBI single.
Cheers!
Warren
Looking forward to trying this tonight. Thanks for the bottle!
Never had a malty Saison before. Pretty much agree with your description. This feel like a blend of two styles for me. Part Oktoberfest Part Saison… this is what I love about homebrew…
Glad you liked it. You don’t need to follow the rules in homebrewing, and that is what makes it so fun!