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
	Urthel Saisonnière Belgium	9	3.367
	Valley Brew El Diablo Pequeno CA, United States	1	3.050
	Valley Brew Holiday Spiced Pomegranate Saison CA, United States	1	3.250
	Valley Brew Sunshine Daydream Saison CA, United States	1	2.875
	Valonray Farmhouse Canada	0	0.000
	Valonray Saison Canada	0	0.000
	Valonray Terroir Canada	0	0.000
	Vancouver Island Black Betty Blackberry Saison Canada	0	0.000
	Variant Dream Balloon GA, United States	0	0.000
	Variant VA II GA, United States	0	0.000
	Variant Valerie Anne GA, United States	0	0.000
	Vector Glass Realms TX, United States	0	0.000
	Vector Lupo TX, United States	0	0.000
	Vector Pit Culture: Crossed Arms TX, United States	0	0.000
	Verde Gold Buckle AZ, United States	0	0.000
	Vézelay Saison Impériale 2017 France	0	0.000
	Vibrant Forest Saison United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Vicious Fishes PlioSour NC, United States	0	0.000
	Victory Helios Ale PA, United States	20	3.587
	Victory Saison du BUFF PA, United States	3	3.267