Beer: People are Strange

Brewery: Strange Fellows Brewing & Parallel 49 Brewing Company

Location: Vancouver, BC

Style: Hoppy Saison

Alcohol: 6.5%

Strange Fellows really brews some great beer, it’s no wonder that Parallel 49 chose to pair up with them for the Brews Brother’s 2nd volume. People are Strange Hoppy Saison is no exception to the rule. Brewed with a gentle hand, it is a great version of a beer that I am usually not too fond of. I could easily see myself on a patio downing a bucket pint or two of this. The addition of west coast hops was a great idea. They are definitely forward and noticeable, but they do not take away from the subtle complexities of the Saison side of this beer.

When I first took a sniff of People are Strange, straight away I thought “oh Hi Saison, got mixed up with a few hops did we? I thought your Mom told you to stay away from that side of the tracks. Don’t worry, I’m glad you went there, and don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.” Disclaimer – I have a tendency to talk to my food and it wasn’t my first drink of the afternoon. Apart from the hops, you get a nice whiff of citrus, bubblegum and a sweetness that I couldn’t put my finger on.

The taste of this particular collaboration wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. At first I tasted a sweetness, almost like a Pilsner; it’s probably the light hopping that it went through. I wasn’t too sure If I loved it, but it grew on me, especially when I thought of drinking it on a patio. Once that party was over I tasted the usual fruity flavours of a Saison (Banana, a bit tropical and maybe a bit of pear in there) followed by a spicyness of coriander and a pinch of clove.

Strange Fellows and Parallel 49’s People are Strange Hoppy Saison, is probably not the most amazing beer you will ever drink, but it’s really nice and completely enjoyable. I give it a solid three Guitars and two microphones out of a possible 6 drum sets.

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