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
	Goose Island Pepe Nero IL, United States	21	3.508
	Victory Helios Ale PA, United States	20	3.587
	Nøgne Ø Saison Norway	20	3.513
	Boulevard Saison Brett MO, United States	19	3.914
	Avery Twelve CO, United States	19	3.209
	New Belgium Saison CO, United States	19	3.309
	Boulevard Saison MO, United States	19	3.595
	Fantome Hiver Belgium	18	3.714
	Dupont Biere de Miel Belgium	18	3.671
	Saison de Pipaix Belgium	18	3.576
	The Bruery Saison de Lente CA, United States	17	3.695
	The Bruery Saison Rue CA, United States	17	3.540
	Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale NJ, United States	17	3.190
	Saison dEpeautre Belgium	16	3.611
	Three Floyds Rabbid Rabbit Saison IN, United States	15	3.311
	Saison Imperiale Belgium	15	3.573
	Fantome Printemps Belgium	15	3.667
	Brooklyn Sorachi Ace NY, United States	15	3.617
	Yards Saison PA, United States	14	2.953
	Southampton Saison Deluxe NY, United States	14	3.694