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
	Allagash Interlude ME, United States	21	3.946
	Boulevard Saison Brett MO, United States	19	3.914
	Saison Dupont Belgium	62	3.909
	Ommegang Hennepin NY, United States	103	3.899
	Pizza Port SPF 8 Farmhouse Ale CA, United States	10	3.846
	Moinette Blonde Belgium	29	3.841
	Fantome La Gourmande Belgium	12	3.820
	Southampton Saison NY, United States	12	3.820
	Dupont Vieille Provision Saison Belgium	10	3.815
	Goose Island Sofie IL, United States	26	3.810
	Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux Belgium	29	3.790
	8 Wired Saison Sauvin New Zealand	7	3.780
	Pizza Port SPF 45 Saison CA, United States	10	3.769
	Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale MO, United States	25	3.764
	Southampton Cuvee des Fleurs NY, United States	13	3.762
	Birrificio del Ducato Nuova Mattina / New Morning Italy	13	3.750
	Fantome Brise Bonbons Belgium	13	3.738
	Ommegang Game of Thrones 005: Three-Eyed Raven NY, United States	8	3.727
	Ommegang Ommegeddon NY, United States	24	3.726
	Fantome Hiver Belgium	18	3.714