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
	Brassroots Brewing Darkwood Blackberry Saison Canada	2	3.220
	Nils Oscar Saison Sweden	2	3.260
	Grassroots Arctic Soiree Denmark	2	3.360
	Schoune La Cinquième Saison Canada	2	3.020
	Ølfabrikken Sort Jul Denmark	2	3.220
	Crux Impasse Saison OR, United States	2	3.220
	5 Seasons North Saison duBob GA, United States	2	3.400
	McKenzie Dark Saison PA, United States	2	3.480
	Grassroots Arctic Saison Denmark	2	3.420
	Titletown Jackhammer WI, United States	2	3.220
	Orpheus Atalanta GA, United States	2	3.420
	Brash Brewing Cold Ass Honky TX, United States	2	3.240
	Logsdon Oak-Aged Bretta OR, United States	2	3.360
	Coronado Brewing Saison by the Sea CA, United States	2	3.060
	Choc Leftys 363 OK, United States	2	3.220
	Hop City Payday Saison Canada	2	3.140
	Lightning Electrostatic Ale CA, United States	2	3.420
	Bench Brewing Twenty Mile Farmhouse Ale Canada	2	2.900
	Firestone Walker Opal CA, United States	2	3.520
	Back Forty Fence Post Session Ale AL, United States	2	3.120