Today is Labor Day in America, when the laborers of the country, those who labor hard and not-so-hard, take a day to relax, eat barbecue, and most importantly drink beer.
I, of course, am no different, and am relaxing with a Belgian-style Farmhouse ale, the wonderful Saison Dupont by Brasserie Dupont.
Now at first, I felt a tad guilty drinking a Belgian-made style of ale created in the French countryside. After all, I am no pinko-socialist; no, my blood does not run pure red like so many commie swine, but rather with tinges of blue and white like the True American that I am.
And this country makes many fine brews, some of which I have already reviewed and many more that will be.
But friends, in this humble man's opinion, the Belgians do brew the best beer of all the lands, and Saison's are particularly yummy.
I believe it is a good style of beer to try out for the beginner beer-lover. they are usually low alcohol, well balanced with hints of citrus and a bitter finish that will really give the more unrefined palate an idea of what well made beer should taste like.
Saison Dupont has become particularly famous in recent years, having won several "best beer" type awards from magazines, and I'm glad because it's led to a renewed interest in the Saison style. Brewed on an actual working farm, the Sasion Dupont uses fresh spring water and is stuffed to the brim with spices and fruit; you can almost taste the farm in every sip (and I mean that in a positive way)
So, if you've ever passed by a Saison Dupont, or any Saison, and thought "I don't know if that's the beer for me", do yourself a favor and give it a whirl. I think you shan't be dissapointed.
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