Saison

Saison

2890 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 Fluxus (2009)
ME, United States
5
3.475
Henderson Brewing Ides Series 0011: Ides of March 2017 The Face Of Toronto Truffle Saison
Canada
1
3.475
McKenzie Farmhouse Saison
PA, United States
4
3.471
Hinterland Saison
WI, United States
4
3.471
The Commons Madrone
OR, United States
4
3.471
Lost Abbey Ne Goeien Saison
CA, United States
4
3.471
Cigar City / The Bruery Dos Costas Oeste (Cedar)
FL, United States
4
3.471
Terrapin Side Project Volume 14: Tomfoolery
GA, United States
3
3.467
Evil Twin Ryan And The Beaster Bunny
NY, United States
6
3.467
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire
MI, United States
27
3.467
New Glarus Thumbprint Series Saison
WI, United States
5
3.463
Wicked Weed Saison XII Peach Habanero
NC, United States
2
3.460
Fantome BBB Babillard
Belgium
2
3.460
Yazoo Rye Saison
TN, United States
7
3.460
O'so Picnic Ants
WI, United States
4
3.457
Black Oak Summer Saison
Canada
7
3.450
Gigantic The City Never Sleeps
OR, United States
3
3.450
Upright Seven
OR, United States
3
3.450
Saison 1900
Belgium
10
3.446
Sweetwater Dank Tank 17th Anniversary Saison Farmhouse Ale
GA, United States
4
3.443