grassroots brewing arctic saison

A nice, light bretted saison aged in oak tanks. Super easy and enjoyable to drink. Both Anchorage and Hill Farmstead are very skilled in their use of brett and this comes through in this beer. It's not mind blowing, but it is worth seeking out.

hill farmstead phenomenology of spirit

This is the first barrel aged saison I've had from Hill Farmstead and hopefully not the last. It is a dark, spontaneously fermented and wine barrel aged saison named after philosopher G.W.F. Hegel's book. I am unfamiliar with Hegel's work, but if this beer is any indication, I'm sure it's pretty interesting. Funky and sour, with some sweetness from the dark malts. The wine barrel aging shines through and melds well with the flavors from the wild yeast. It is a very dry beer and I really enjoyed it. Very glad that I still have another bottle. Shaun Hill knows how to make phenomenal beers.

hill farmstead nelson sauvin pale ale

This beer is awesome. Pair Hill Farmstead's skill with brewing pale ales and IPA's with an interesting hop varietal like Nelson Sauvin and you get a fantastic beer. 'Earthy' is one of the best descriptors I've heard for Nelson hops. There is certainly citrus and tropical flavors present as well as a spiciness at the end. This is a very refreshing and incredibly drinkable beer. Once again, Hill Farmstead doesn't disappoint.