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
	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