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	103	3.899
	Saison Dupont Belgium	62	3.909
	New Belgium Biere De Mars CO, United States	37	3.595
	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
	Heavy Seas Red Sky At Night MD, United States	28	3.355
	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
	Goose Island Sofie IL, United States	26	3.810
	Dogfish Head / Victory / Stone Saison Du BUFF CA, United States	25	3.482
	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
	Fantome Saison Belgium	23	3.693
	Rogue FestiveAle (Saison) OR, United States	22	2.980
	Surly CynicAle MN, United States	22	3.628
	Lost Abbey Red Barn CA, United States	22	3.508
	Goose Island Pepe Nero IL, United States	21	3.508