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
	Whiplash Never Cursed Grisette Ireland	1	3.100
	Monday Night Under the Waves GA, United States	1	3.075
	Beyond The Pale Pace Car Table Beer Canada	1	3.175
	Fine Balance Saison Series #1 Canada	1	3.150
	Wicked Weed Madame Pumpkin Saison NC, United States	1	3.150
	Twin Leaf Les Roses Du Joséphine NC, United States	1	3.150
	Brasserie du Bas-Canada Terra Gallia Canada	1	3.250
	Manhattan Sunset Saison KS, United States	1	3.075
	Tilted Barn / Fox Farm Cultiver RI, United States	1	3.075
	Coedo / Stone / Garage Project Tsuyu Saison Japan	1	3.075
	Menaud Persil Canada	1	3.175
	Helm Jasmin Canada	1	3.175
	Monday Night Silent Sounds GA, United States	1	3.050
	Bådin Moloen Norway	1	3.175
	La Cie Vilandré Haute-Saison Saison Houblonnée Canada	1	3.250
	7 Fjell Snasen Saison Norway	1	3.025
	Belle Gueule Saison 35 Canada	1	3.200
	Brasserie du Bas-Canada Bulle Canada	1	3.200
	Gallicus Coupage Canada	1	3.225
	Hill Farmstead Arthur (Cascade Dry-Hopped) VT, United States	1	3.275