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Saison De Revolution

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Cir Larkspur California USA North America (415) 461-4677 www.marinbrewing.com Does Saison De Revolution tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Saison De Revolution

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Cir Larkspur California USA North America (415) 461-4677 www.marinbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Saison De Revolution in the below form.

Saison Printemps

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By Kinetic Brewing Company 735 W Lancaster Blvd Lancaster (CA) California USA North America (661) 942-2337 www.kineticbrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Saison Printemps? Submit your review below.

Saison Printemps

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By Kinetic Brewing Company 735 W Lancaster Blvd Lancaster (CA) California USA North America (661) 942-2337 www.kineticbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Saison Printemps make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Prickly Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4% Brewed By Kinetic Brewing Company 735 W Lancaster Blvd Lancaster (CA) California USA North America (661) 942-2337 www.kineticbrewing.com Does Prickly Saison tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Prickly Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4% Brewed By Kinetic Brewing Company 735 W Lancaster Blvd Lancaster (CA) California USA North America (661) 942-2337 www.kineticbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Prickly Saison in the below form.

Honey Rye Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9% Brewed By Bravery Brewing 42705 8th St W Lancaster (CA) California USA North America (661) 951-4677 www.braverybrewing.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Honey Rye Saison […]

Honey Rye Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9% Brewed By Bravery Brewing 42705 8th St W Lancaster (CA) California USA North America (661) 951-4677 www.braverybrewing.com Is Honey Rye Saison something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Sweetwood Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Rd Half Moon Bay California USA North America (650) 728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Sweetwood Saison by filling out your review below.

Sweetwood Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Rd Half Moon Bay California USA North America (650) 728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com Have you tried Sweetwood Saison? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Pumpkin Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Hollister Brewing Co. 6980 Market Pl Dr Goleta California USA North America (805) 968-2810 http://hollisterbrewco.com Is Pumpkin Saison something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Pumpkin Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Hollister Brewing Co. 6980 Market Pl Dr Goleta California USA North America (805) 968-2810 http://hollisterbrewco.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why […]

Spring Saison – Pilot

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bootlegger’s Brewery 401 S Richman Ave Fullerton California USA North America (714) 871-2337 www.bootleggersbrewery.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Spring Saison – Pilot? Submit your review below.

Spring Saison – Pilot

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bootlegger’s Brewery 401 S Richman Ave Fullerton California USA North America (714) 871-2337 www.bootleggersbrewery.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Spring Saison – Pilot […]

Dry Hopped Spring Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Bootlegger’s Brewery 401 S Richman Ave Fullerton California USA North America (714) 871-2337 www.bootleggersbrewery.com Is Dry Hopped Spring Ale something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Dry Hopped Spring Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Bootlegger’s Brewery 401 S Richman Ave Fullerton California USA North America (714) 871-2337 www.bootleggersbrewery.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn’t […]

Le Merle

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.9% Brewed By North Coast Brewing Co. 455 N Main S Fort Bragg California USA North America (707) 964-2739 http://www.northcoastbrewing.com Have you tried Le Merle? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Le Merle

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.9% Brewed By North Coast Brewing Co. 455 N Main S Fort Bragg California USA North America (707) 964-2739 http://www.northcoastbrewing.com Have an opinion about Le Merle? Submit your review below.

Saison Du BUFF – Red Wine Barrel Aged

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.9% Brewed By Stone Brewing Co. 1999 Citracado Pkwy Escondido California USA North America (760) 294-7866 www.stonebrew.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Saison Du BUFF – […]

Saison Du BUFF – Red Wine Barrel Aged

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.9% Brewed By Stone Brewing Co. 1999 Citracado Pkwy Escondido California USA North America (760) 294-7866 www.stonebrew.com Is Saison Du BUFF – Red Wine Barrel Aged something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Belgian-Style Saison Traits

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Beer Style Description

Golden to deep amber in color and light to medium in body. Malt aroma is low to medium-low. Esters dominate the aroma, while hop character, complex alcohols, herbs, spices, low Brettanomyces character and even clove and smoke-like phenolics may or may not be evident in the overall balanced beer. Malt flavor is low but provides foundation for the overall balance. Hop bitterness is moderate to moderately assertive. Herb and/or spice flavors, including black pepper-like notes, may or may not be evident. Fruitiness from fermentation is generally in character. A balanced small amount of sour or acidic flavors is acceptable when in balance with other components. Earthy, cellar-like, musty aromas are okay. Diacetyl should not be perceived. Chill or slight yeast haze is okay. Often bottle conditioned with some yeast character and high carbonation. Belgian-Style Saisons may have Brettanomyces characters that are slightly acidity, fruity, horsey, goaty and/or leather-like. Sweetness decreases and spice, hop and sour character increases with strength. Herb and spice additions often reflect the indigenous varieties available at the brewery. High carbonation and extreme attenuation (85-95%) helps bring out the many flavors and to increase the perception of a dry finish. All of these beers share somewhat higher levels of acidity than other Belgian styles while the optional sour flavor is often a variable house character of a particular brewery.

Alcohol By Volume Range

5-7

IBU's Range

20-35

Aroma

High fruitiness with low to moderate hop aroma and moderate to no herb, spice and alcohol aroma. Fruity esters dominate the aroma and are often reminiscent of citrus fruits such as oranges or lemons. A low to medium-high spicy or floral hop aroma is usually present. A moderate spice aroma (from actual spice additions and/or yeast-derived phenols) complements the other aromatics. When phenolics are present they tend to be peppery rather than clove-like. A low to moderate sourness or acidity may be present, but should not overwhelm other characteristics. Spice, hop and sour aromatics typically increase with the strength of the beer. Alcohols are soft, spicy and low in intensity, and should not be hot or solventy. The malt character is light. No diacetyl.

Appearance

Often a distinctive pale orange but may be golden or amber in color. There is no correlation between strength and color. Long-lasting, dense, rocky white to ivory head resulting in characteristic “Belgian lace” on the glass as it fades. Clarity is poor to good though haze is not unexpected in this type of unfiltered farmhouse beer. Effervescent.

Flavor

Combination of fruity and spicy flavors supported by a soft malt character, a low to moderate alcohol presence and tart sourness. Extremely high attenuation gives a characteristic dry finish. The fruitiness is frequently citrusy (orange- or lemon-like). The addition of one of more spices serve to add complexity, but shouldn’t dominate in the balance. Low peppery yeast-derived phenols may be present instead of or in addition to spice additions; phenols tend to be lower than in many other Belgian beers, and complement the bitterness. Hop flavor is low to moderate, and is generally spicy or earthy in character. Hop bitterness may be moderate to high, but should not overwhelm fruity esters, spices, and malt. Malt character is light but provides a sufficient background for the other flavors. A low to moderate tart sourness may be present, but should not overwhelm other flavors. Spices, hop bitterness and flavor, and sourness commonly increase with the strength of the beer while sweetness decreases. No hot alcohol or solventy character. High carbonation, moderately sulfate water, and high attenuation give a very dry finish with a long, bitter, sometimes spicy aftertaste. The perceived bitterness is often higher than the IBU level would suggest. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel

Light to medium body. Alcohol level can be medium to medium-high, though the warming character is low to medium. No hot alcohol or solventy character. Very high carbonation with an effervescent quality. There is enough prickly acidity on the tongue to balance the very dry finish. A low to moderate tart character may be present but should be refreshing and not to the point of puckering.