Saison

Saison

2915 beers | 3.633 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
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