| Westside Liquor Beer Newsletter |
July 2010
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Backyard Beer Panel
Hello Beer Friends, this month's beer is a delightful treat that is brewed locally.
LIFT BRIDGE FARM GIRL BELIGAN SAISON
Lift Bridge Brewery
Currently brewing at Flat Earth Brewing Co St Paul MN and Point Brewery, Stevens Point WI
Style: Saison
Commercial Description: This pale golder, Belgian-influenced ale is for everyone: Farm Girl,
wannabe Farm Girl, In the Belgian Farmhouse traditions this brew has a dry malt finish and
a spicyness that only Belgian yeasts can create. This beer is smooth and well rounded. This
one can please anyone and in any situation, whether you are on the water, in the sun or hiding
from winters chill.
Stats: 30 IBU (medium bitter), 6% ABV
Recipe attributes: Belgian Pils Malt, Candi Sugar, Wheat Malt, Spicy Hops and Farmhouse Funk.
Best served in a tulip glass at 40 degrees
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Pat
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Al
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*Tim
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Randy
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Strackman
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Mike
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Ave
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Comments
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Appearance
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4
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3.5
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3
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4
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3.5
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2.5
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3.5
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Light straw color looses head quickly
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Smell
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3.5
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4
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3
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2.5
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2.5
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3
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3.0
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Slight citrus sent like
grapefruit peel
Reminiscent of a very good wheat beer
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Taste
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4.5
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4
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4.5
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4
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4
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4
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4.1
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Light dry with a slight fruity tart peach hint of lemon
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Mouth Feel
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4.5
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4.5
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4.5
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3.5
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4
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3.5
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4.1
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Light and tingly wakes
up the mouth and taste
lingers, delightfully gentle
dry lingers long
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Drinkablilty
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4.5
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4.5
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4.5
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4
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4
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4
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4.3
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Easy to consume, it is lighter than it looks and taste refreshing, second , third goes down as easy as the first.
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Overall Ave
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4.2
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4.1
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3.9
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3.6
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3.6
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3.4
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3.8
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This beer resembles a lighter refreshing Blue Moon or Summer Shandy. The ratings show lower
scores in the appearance and smell but its light taste is very drinkable, light and citrusy. This beer
went very nicely with steaks on the grill (thanks Al) but could go with any grilling fare and any
summer activity.
Those guys* rated this beer at a 3.24 (the experts). The backyard panel really liked this beer and
would gather together, hang out and drink many of these beers for no reason at all. My friends
on the panel are Mike St Marie, Al Al-Rifai, Dan Strack "Strackman", Randy Loidolt, T, Tim Gilbert and myself.
Please drink responsibility. Even small amount s of beer can impair you judgment, so don't put
yourself in a position where you can harm yourself or others.
Here are hints to help with this:
Drink better / drink less - There is plenty of beer to go around so pace yourself. Drink for flavor,
not just for impact. Get to know your limits and do not exceed them. If you feel the moment of
absolute cheer... take a break and get some food and water.
Hydrate and eat - water is your friend so drink plenty of it especially on a hot summer day.
Water helps to detoxify and counteract the alcohol stripping water from your body. Eating
replenishes your system and slows down the rate of consumption and helps absorb alcohol so
you do not feel inebriated after a few beers.
Know your ABW / ABV (alcohol by weight /alcohol by volume) not all beers are created equally
due to different brewing techniques you can get ABV ranging from 7-25 percent so check the
ABV before you consume.
Enjoy your summer and enjoy your beer.
Pat Best
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