Saison

Saison

2894 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
Kaapse Auguste
Netherlands
1
2.900
Duration / Fonta Flora Difficult Takes A Day, Impossible Takes A Week
United Kingdom
1
2.900
Valley Brew Sunshine Daydream Saison
CA, United States
1
2.875
Millevertus Fffado Blonde
Belgium
1
2.875
Arbor Brasserie Blonde Sparkling Ale
MI, United States
1
2.875
Big Choice 10,000 Summers Saison
CO, United States
1
2.875
Central City / Blindman Red Rivers of Rye
Canada
2
2.860
Wynkoop Saison de Seigle
CO, United States
1
2.850
Cowbell Brewing Renegade Series 009: Rooibos Saison
Canada
1
2.850
Brøckhouse Sommer Saison
Denmark
1
2.825
Hopfly Jalapeño Saison
NC, United States
1
2.825
Bethlehem Brew Works Saison De Acier
PA, United States
3
2.800
Smuttynose Hayseed
NH, United States
1
2.775
Tommyknocker Nice Saison
CO, United States
3
2.767
Two Brothers Philosophers Stone
IL, United States
2
2.720
Two Roads Worker's Comp Saison
CT, United States
1
2.700
Tallgrass Wild Plum Farmhouse Ale
KS, United States
1
2.700
Minhas Lazy Mutt Farmhouse Ale
WI, United States
11
2.507
Rocky River Artisian Saison
OH, United States
0
0.000
Twin Rivers Belgian Saison
WA, United States
0
0.000