Saison

Saison

2717 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
Lagunitas Sonoma Farmhouse Saison Style Ale
CA, United States
5
3.275
Amager / Prairie Artisan Ales Tulsa Twister
Denmark
4
3.514
Troll Saison Daù
Italy
4
3.400
Collingwood Brewery 3 Point Saison
Canada
4
3.186
Jandrain-Jandrenouille IV Saison
Belgium
4
3.443
The Commons Madrone
OR, United States
4
3.471
Burdock Tuesday
Canada
4
3.414
The Commons Fleur de Ferme
OR, United States
4
3.571
Nickel Brook Le Paysan Saison
Canada
4
3.357
Lost Abbey Ne Goeien Saison
CA, United States
4
3.471
O'so Picnic Ants
WI, United States
4
3.457
Almanac Honey Saison
CA, United States
4
3.314
Hill Farmstead Anna
VT, United States
4
3.414
Funkwerks Tropic King (Maori King)
CO, United States
4
3.571
Hill Farmstead Arthur
VT, United States
4
3.586
Nøgne Ø / Bridge Road India Saison
Norway
4
3.300
De Ranke HOP Flower Power
Belgium
4
3.257
Prairie Artisan Ales Standard
OK, United States
4
3.629
Stillwater Import Series Vol. 2 A Saison Darkly
MD, United States
4
3.371
Dieu du Ciel Isseki Nicho
Canada
4
3.571