Perhaps the fall of Silly Saison far from its original position in the Top 10 is unjustified, as it's such a great beer. There are notes of oak and unimposing sourness in its initial taste. It is rich, and sweet, and malty. Caramel with roasted malt. Toffee prunes and a tart apple feel to its flavour.
In the finish, it fully retains its maltiness, along with yeast notes, earthyness and a wine-like character. Through the solid, undulating, smooth head of froth emerges an extreme caramel aroma, slighly sour, but very malty, with fruity bread. Silly Saison is a dark, to dark golden beer, and its thick head lasts from start to finish. A full-bodied, moderately carbonated saison-style beer with a spicy, yeasty texture. Somewhat sharp, but overall very well balanced.