Bons Voeux from Brasserie Dupont

The Bons Voeux from Brasserie Dupont is a Saison, otherwise known as a farmhouse ale. Saisons are traditionally brewed in the winter, stored, and then drank in the summer.

The Bons Voeux that I am drinking came in a 750ML corked bottle, labeled by a cellar scene in yellow.

This opaque, golden-colored ale has orange hues and pours with an enormous white head.

The Bons Voeux is a sweet smelling brew with citrus aromas of lemon and orange peel and grassy hops in the background.

It’s easy to see why this beer is traditionally drank during the summer months. It has a very crisp, light and lively mouthfeel with a drier finish. The perfect choice for a warm afternoon in July.

There is a complexity to the flavors of this beer. Coriander, orange peel, and honey make up the base of flavors. While there is a presence of citrus fruit, the beer is more tart than sweet. The alcohol (9.5% AVB) is present but not overbearing.

Overall, the Bons Voeux is a good beer and an enjoyable drink. It is dryer than I was expecting but the overall complexity is really impressive. If you are looking for a farmhouse-style ale, you can’t go wrong with this brew from Brasserie Dupont.

Brewery website: http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/dupont/

2 Responses to “Bons Voeux from Brasserie Dupont”

1. Jeffrey Ellis says:

   December 14, 2009 at 11:49 am

   Too bad it comes in a green bottle. The ones I’ve had have been a slight bit skunky.
2. admin says:

   December 14, 2009 at 12:09 pm

   I’m sorry to hear that the ones you’ve tried have been skunked. I really enjoyed the non-skunked Bons Voeux that I had. That’s a definite draw back to the green bottle.