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
	De Ranke HOP Flower Power Belgium	4	3.257
	Dieu du Ciel Isseki Nicho Canada	4	3.571
	Jandrain-Jandrenouille V Cense Belgium	4	3.386
	Samuel Adams Harvest Saison MA, United States	4	3.314
	Prairie Artisan Ales 'Merica OK, United States	4	3.571
	O'so Picnic Ants WI, United States	4	3.457
	Lost Abbey Ne Goeien Saison CA, United States	4	3.471
	Burdock Tuesday Canada	4	3.414
	Jandrain-Jandrenouille IV Saison Belgium	4	3.443
	Troll Saison Daù Italy	4	3.400
	Elysian Saison Elysee WA, United States	4	3.043
	McKenzie Farmhouse Saison PA, United States	4	3.471
	Russian River Erudition CA, United States	4	3.143
	Pizza Port SPF 15 CA, United States	4	3.414
	Anchor Zymaster Series No. 4 Fort Ross Farmhouse Ale CA, United States	4	3.443
	Contreras Extra Belgium	4	3.371
	Saison Dupont Biologique Belgium	4	3.143
	Stone Saison CA, United States	4	3.257
	Cazeau Tournay de Noël Belgium	4	3.443
	Bison Saison de Wench CA, United States	4	3.329