Autumn might've just begun but my summer ales are just now coming around. So far I've sampled the standard saison and saison-rye I brewed.
Standard saison is okay. I think it tastes to style but it has a really weak aroma, making it bland. Saison-rye seems better. It has a slight banana aroma, is drier, and has a distinct spice taste (from the rye?). It is a bit on the strong side though. Both should get better over time. In any event, I think a solid first effort all around, with plenty of room for improvement in both.
Besides that, my dark saison is ready for bottling and I'm putting together a coffee stout recipe that I have high hopes for.
