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
	Samuel Adams Rustic Saison MA, United States	11	3.386
	Fantome dÉté Belgium	10	3.631
	Blue Moon Farmhouse Red Ale CO, United States	10	3.215
	Victory Swing Session Saison PA, United States	10	3.238
	Jolly Pumpkin E.S. Bam MI, United States	10	3.608
	St. Feuillien Saison Belgium	10	3.585
	Dupont Vieille Provision Saison Belgium	10	3.815
	Farmhouse Saison 7 CA, United States	10	3.062
	Pizza Port SPF 45 Saison CA, United States	10	3.769
	Pizza Port SPF 8 Farmhouse Ale CA, United States	10	3.846
	Heavyweight Saison de la Soeur Black NJ, United States	10	3.700
	Saison 1900 Belgium	10	3.446
	Glazen Toren Saison d'Erpe-Mere Belgium	10	3.585
	La Moneuse Speciale Noel Belgium	10	3.492
	Stillwater Cellar Door MD, United States	9	3.392
	Great Lakes Grassroots Ale (Hale Ale) OH, United States	9	3.258
	Sly Fox Saison Vos PA, United States	9	3.692
	Urthel Saisonnière Belgium	9	3.367
	Avery Sixteen CO, United States	8	3.091
	Baladin Wayan Italy	8	3.491