Crooked Stave Surette

This 6.2% ABV saison aged in oak barrels is from the Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project of Denver, Colorado.

The beer pours a dark golden with a tinge of bronze. There is a short white head. The aroma is very tart, a bit funky and earthy, a touch of wood. The taste follows the aromas directly, with a very smooth melding of the tart (throwing off fruity notes), the funk and the wood. There is a bit of a white wine quality, a very tart pinot grigio mixed with a round and oaky chardonnay.  The beer is smooth and round, yet tart.