Black Stump
The Basics
Style - Saison
ABV - 8.0%
Description
Pale and refreshing with a dry finish featuring a soft finish with strong spice and fruit notes present with earthy qualities.
The Name
The name comes from the Aussie saying “beyond the black stump” which is an imaginary point beyond which the country is considered remote or uncivilized.
The Ingredients
Malts
Pilsner, Wheat, Pale, and Spelt Malts
Hops
Summer Saaz
Yeast
Safebrew Abbey Ale yeast
Beer Facts
The reason this beer is called Black Stump, even though it’s not black, is because Saisons are typically referred to as farmhouse ales and are associated with (not surprisingly) being brewed out on a small farm for consumption during the summer.
The Pairings
Seafood (especially Mussels, Brie and other creamy cheeses, lemon ginger sorbet.