Saison

Saison

2850 beers | 3.636 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
Samuel Adams Rustic Saison
MA, United States
11
3.386
Fantome dÉté
Belgium
10
3.631
Blue Moon Farmhouse Red Ale
CO, United States
10
3.215
Victory Swing Session Saison
PA, United States
10
3.238
Jolly Pumpkin E.S. Bam
MI, United States
10
3.608
St. Feuillien Saison
Belgium
10
3.585
Dupont Vieille Provision Saison
Belgium
10
3.815
Farmhouse Saison 7
CA, United States
10
3.062
Pizza Port SPF 45 Saison
CA, United States
10
3.769
Pizza Port SPF 8 Farmhouse Ale
CA, United States
10
3.846
Heavyweight Saison de la Soeur Black
NJ, United States
10
3.700
Saison 1900
Belgium
10
3.446
Glazen Toren Saison d'Erpe-Mere
Belgium
10
3.585
La Moneuse Speciale Noel
Belgium
10
3.492
Stillwater Cellar Door
MD, United States
9
3.392
Great Lakes Grassroots Ale (Hale Ale)
OH, United States
9
3.258
Sly Fox Saison Vos
PA, United States
9
3.692
Urthel Saisonnière
Belgium
9
3.367
Avery Sixteen
CO, United States
8
3.091
Baladin Wayan
Italy
8
3.491