Saison

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
	Saison Imperiale Belgium	15	3.573
	Lost Abbey Carnevale Ale CA, United States	14	3.647
	Fantome Pissenlit Belgium	14	3.676
	Yards Saison PA, United States	14	2.953
	Southampton Saison Deluxe NY, United States	14	3.694
	New Glarus Unplugged Imperial Saison WI, United States	14	3.488
	Unibroue L'Éphémère (unflavoured) Canada	13	3.562
	Fantome Brise Bonbons Belgium	13	3.738
	Southampton Cuvee des Fleurs NY, United States	13	3.762
	Birrificio del Ducato Nuova Mattina / New Morning Italy	13	3.750
	Fantome Black Ghost Belgium	13	3.669
	New Belgium Lips of Faith Prickly Passion Saison CO, United States	12	3.400
	Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale NH, United States	12	3.714
	Fantome Chocolat Belgium	12	3.440
	Southampton Saison NY, United States	12	3.820
	Glazen Toren Saison d'Erpe-Mere Belgium	12	3.534
	Fantome dÉté Belgium	12	3.666
	Fantome La Gourmande Belgium	12	3.820
	Southern Tier Cherry Saison NY, United States	12	3.254
	Samuel Adams Rustic Saison MA, United States	12	3.414