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
	Fantome Hiver Belgium	18	3.714
	Prairie Artisan Ales Funky Galaxy OK, United States	8	3.709
	Heavyweight Saison de la Soeur Black NJ, United States	10	3.700
	The Bruery Saison de Lente CA, United States	17	3.695
	Southampton Saison Deluxe NY, United States	14	3.694
	Fantome Saison Belgium	23	3.693
	Sly Fox Saison Vos PA, United States	9	3.692
	Heavyweight Saison de la Soeur Golden NJ, United States	7	3.690
	Funkwerks Saison CO, United States	7	3.690
	Anchorage Love Buzz Saison AK, United States	6	3.689
	North Coast Le Merle CA, United States	26	3.680
	Fantome Pissenlit Belgium	11	3.679
	Dupont Biere de Miel Belgium	18	3.671
	Fantome Black Ghost Belgium	13	3.669
	Fantome Printemps Belgium	15	3.667
	Dupont Foret Organic Saison Belgium	26	3.655
	Lost Abbey Carnevale Ale CA, United States	14	3.647
	Fantome Automne Belgium	7	3.640
	Fantome dÉté Belgium	10	3.631
	Surly CynicAle MN, United States	22	3.628