Saison

Saison

2825 beers | 3.636 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
Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Saison
Canada
5
3.438
Jolly Pumpkin Baudelaire Beer iO Saison
MI, United States
5
3.225
Ithaca Ground Break
NY, United States
5
3.488
Lagunitas Sonoma Farmhouse Saison Style Ale
CA, United States
5
3.275
Unibroue À Tout Le Monde (Megadeth)
Canada
5
3.363
Cazeau Tournay de Noël
Belgium
4
3.443
Collingwood Brewery 3 Point Saison
Canada
4
3.186
Dieu du Ciel Isseki Nicho
Canada
4
3.571
Le Trou du Diable Aldred
Canada
4
3.314
Jandrain-Jandrenouille V Cense
Belgium
4
3.386
Troll Saison Daù
Italy
4
3.400
Stone Saison
CA, United States
4
3.257
Hinterland Saison
WI, United States
4
3.471
McKenzie Farmhouse Saison
PA, United States
4
3.471
Lost Abbey Ne Goeien Saison
CA, United States
4
3.471
O'so Picnic Ants
WI, United States
4
3.457
Pizza Port SPF 15
CA, United States
4
3.414
Hill Farmstead Arthur
VT, United States
4
3.586
Funkwerks Tropic King (Maori King)
CO, United States
4
3.571
Nøgne Ø / Bridge Road India Saison
Norway
4
3.300