White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery has something special going on. Less than a year after opening their taproom, they have a 4.22 overall score on Untappd out of more than 4,000 ratings! Locals and Saison-seeking travelers alike gush over their collection of small-batch, meticulously crafted Farmhouse Ales.

Case in point: Lieu Et Heure, their first barrel-aged, barrel-fermented, blended Saison already earns a 4.47 Untappd rating. A complex, honed-in, tart-funky sipping experience, you’d think White Rooster has been in the business for decades.

Let’s have a closer look and see what each vintage is bringing to the tasting table:

• 5-month-old Saison - The younger vintage contributes a hay-like funky character accentuated by wisps of lemon pepper. Wheaty, grainy qualities begin to develop hints of tartness while aging in conjunction with White Rooster’s house yeast strain.
• 9-month-old Saison - An additional 4 months in barrels delivers a more pronounced lactic tartness as the wild yeast character emerges to the forefront. A kick of sour lemon meringue merges with a subtle woody spice, delivering just the right amount of depth that doesn’t overpower the Saison’s dry, delicate nature.

White Rooster is quickly rising to fame for their Farmhouse Ales, transforming their tiny hometown of Sparta, Illinois into an unexpected craft destination. Lieu Et Heure is a prime example of their masterful craftsmanship that draws crowds from near and far.

Rated 4.47 on Untappd