Saison
Saison
2920 beers | 3.633 Avg ScoreSaison Saisons originated in Belgium as a summer seasonal beer, intending to be both refreshing and firm in flavor and body. The saison typically has a fruity (citrus is common) aroma that can be accompanied by a combination of spicey, hoppy, herbal, earthy, yeasty, even musty aspects. The flavor is moderately malty with an assertive hoppy balance and sometimes has peppery and spicey notes. Frequently, acidic and sour (Lactobacillus) aspects finish out the flavor profile of a saison, which can finish with a dry and highly carbonated finish. The appearance of a saison ranges from yellow-orange to deep amber and distinctively pours with a very generous and fluffy pillowy head that leaves behind some of the best Belgian lacing known to beer. Alcohol strengths are most often in the 5 - 8.5% ABV range, but some examples are stronger. Normally, the alcohol in a saison fills out the flavor profile but is not warming or hot.
Beer | Location | Reviews | Score | |
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Ommegang Hennepin
NY, United States |
103 |
3.899
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Saison Dupont
Belgium |
62 |
3.909
|
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New Belgium Biere De Mars
CO, United States |
37 |
3.595
|
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Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere
MI, United States |
33 |
3.561
|
|
Moinette Blonde
Belgium |
29 |
3.841
|
|
Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux
Belgium |
29 |
3.790
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|
Heavy Seas Red Sky At Night
MD, United States |
28 |
3.355
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|
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire
MI, United States |
27 |
3.467
|
|
North Coast Le Merle
CA, United States |
26 |
3.680
|
|
Dupont Foret Organic Saison
Belgium |
26 |
3.655
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Goose Island Sofie
IL, United States |
26 |
3.810
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|
Dogfish Head / Victory / Stone Saison Du BUFF
CA, United States |
25 |
3.482
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|
Fantome de Noël
Belgium |
25 |
3.561
|
|
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
MO, United States |
25 |
3.764
|
|
Ommegang Ommegeddon
NY, United States |
24 |
3.726
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|
Fantome Saison
Belgium |
23 |
3.693
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Rogue FestiveAle (Saison)
OR, United States |
22 |
2.980
|
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Surly CynicAle
MN, United States |
22 |
3.628
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Lost Abbey Red Barn
CA, United States |
22 |
3.508
|
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Goose Island Pepe Nero
IL, United States |
21 |
3.508
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