Saison

Saison

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