Saison
Saison
2916 beers | 3.633 Avg ScoreSaison 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 | |
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Goose Island Pepe Nero
IL, United States |
21 |
3.508
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Victory Helios Ale
PA, United States |
20 |
3.587
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Nøgne Ø Saison
Norway |
20 |
3.513
|
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Boulevard Saison Brett
MO, United States |
19 |
3.914
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Avery Twelve
CO, United States |
19 |
3.209
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New Belgium Saison
CO, United States |
19 |
3.309
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Boulevard Saison
MO, United States |
19 |
3.595
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Fantome Hiver
Belgium |
18 |
3.714
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Dupont Biere de Miel
Belgium |
18 |
3.671
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Saison de Pipaix
Belgium |
18 |
3.576
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The Bruery Saison de Lente
CA, United States |
17 |
3.695
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The Bruery Saison Rue
CA, United States |
17 |
3.540
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Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale
NJ, United States |
17 |
3.190
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Saison dEpeautre
Belgium |
16 |
3.611
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Three Floyds Rabbid Rabbit Saison
IN, United States |
15 |
3.311
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Saison Imperiale
Belgium |
15 |
3.573
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Fantome Printemps
Belgium |
15 |
3.667
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Brooklyn Sorachi Ace
NY, United States |
15 |
3.617
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Yards Saison
PA, United States |
14 |
2.953
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Southampton Saison Deluxe
NY, United States |
14 |
3.694
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