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I would love to head back to Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky again and even more so when I heard of their collaboration with Blackberry Farm Brewery. The result is “a custom blend of 6 to 14 year old bourbon, then finished it in their signature Oxheart stout barrels for 17 months.” I do like a cask finished bourbon and this sounds tasty.
Imagine my surprise to see a bottle of Blackberry Farm Saison on a shelf at Hi-Lo Liquor in Culver City.
This Tennessee saison is a pitch perfect straight-up saison. No bells. No whistles. Just a good malt and a strong yeast to make a beer that is sprightly and chewy at the same time. Getting a lot of clove. Then a grassy rye spice note to it. One of the labels buzzwords is agricultural, and that is spot on. This bottle was priced at $16.80 and I would say that it is worth it. Expecially for those who venture across beer styles.