Hill Farmstead — Samuel Batch 4 (2020)

Technische Details

Verkostungsprofil

Samuel Batch 4 pours with a luminous golden hue and lively effervescence, releasing a fragrant bouquet of lemon zest, wildflower honey, and delicate floral notes. Brewed with buckwheat and spelt, the palate reveals layered complexity: bright citrus and tart stone fruit mingle with earthy grain character and a whisper of nutty buckwheat. Extended slumber in wine barrels imparts a vinous depth, gentle oak tannin, and a subtle funky undercurrent that builds with each sip. The finish is dry, refreshingly tart, and graced with honeyed warmth, making this elegant saison a contemplative expression of Vermont terroir.

Lebensmittel-Paarung

Pair with a creamy goat cheese tartine drizzled with local honey and fresh thyme, where the saison’s citrus and floral notes echo the cheese’s tang. Alternatively, serve alongside pan-seared trout with lemon-caper butter and roasted fingerlings, allowing the beer’s vinous oak and bright acidity to complement the delicate fish.

About Hill Farmstead Brewery

Hill Farmstead Brewery was established in 2010 by Shaun Hill in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, nestled in the remote Northeast Kingdom region approximately seventy miles from Burlington. Hill’s brewing journey began with a high school science fair project and evolved through professional experience at Denmark’s Fanø Bryghus and Nørrebro Bryghus before he returned to his family’s farmstead to create one of the world’s most celebrated craft breweries.

The brewery has achieved remarkable acclaim for its uncompromising approach to brewing across multiple styles, with particular distinction in American Pale Ales, IPAs, Porters, and Saisons. This dedication to quality has earned Hill Farmstead an extraordinary record of recognition from the global beer community. RateBeer named it Best New Brewery in the World in 2011, followed by the prestigious title of Best Brewery in the World in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, with a second-place finish in 2013. This sustained excellence reflects Hill Farmstead’s commitment to traditional brewing methods and thoughtful innovation, making it a pilgrimage destination for serious beer enthusiasts worldwide.