Saison

Saison 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
	Ommegang Hennepin NY, United States	107	3.872
	Saison Dupont Belgium	70	3.859
	Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere MI, United States	38	3.564
	New Belgium Biere De Mars CO, United States	37	3.595
	Moinette Blonde Belgium	33	3.814
	Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux Belgium	32	3.805
	Heavy Seas Red Sky At Night MD, United States	31	3.312
	Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire MI, United States	30	3.415
	North Coast Le Merle CA, United States	28	3.684
	Goose Island Sofie IL, United States	28	3.797
	Ommegang Ommegeddon NY, United States	27	3.680
	Fantome Saison Belgium	27	3.720
	Fantome de Noël Belgium	27	3.570
	Dupont Foret Organic Saison Belgium	26	3.655
	Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale MO, United States	25	3.764
	Dogfish Head / Victory / Stone Saison Du BUFF CA, United States	25	3.482
	Goose Island Pepe Nero IL, United States	24	3.504
	Surly CynicAle MN, United States	24	3.604
	Allagash Interlude ME, United States	22	3.920
	Nøgne Ø Saison Norway	22	3.516