Saison

Saison

17969 beers | 3.578 Avg Score

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