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
Logsdon Oak-Aged Bretta
OR, United States
2
3.360
Lighthouse Big Flavour Series: Deckhand Belgian Saison
Canada
2
3.360
Jester King Das Wunderkind! Sour Saison
TX, United States
2
3.240
Almanac Autum 2011 Farmhouse Pale
CA, United States
2
3.340
Orpheus Lyric Ale
GA, United States
2
3.180
Black Oak / Cheshire Valley / Sawdust City Daily Bread
Canada
2
3.180
Birra del Borgo Duchessic
Italy
2
3.520
Block 15 Ferme De La' Ville Provision
OR, United States
2
3.400
Monks Café Spelevinks
Sweden
2
3.380
Catawba Valley Le Sexxxy Saison
NC, United States
2
3.240
Allagash Saison
ME, United States
2
3.280
Henderson Brewing / Society of Lady Beer Drinkers Blood Orange Saison
Canada
2
3.100
Hop City Payday Saison
Canada
2
3.140
Milwaukee Brewing Company Booyah
WI, United States
2
3.160
Avery Perzik Saison
CO, United States
2
3.200
Moonlight Uncle Ollie
CA, United States
2
3.060
Cameron's Into The Shade Saison
Canada
2
3.100
Rahr & Sons La Grange
TX, United States
2
3.180
Cigar City / The Bruery Dos Costas Oeste (Grapefruit)
FL, United States
2
3.340
Wicked Weed Bretticent
NC, United States
2
3.220