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Chaparral Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Ladyface Ale Companie 29281 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills California USA North America (818) 477-4566 www.ladyfaceale.com Thank you sir, will you have another Chaparral Saison? Give us your review below.

Chaparral Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Ladyface Ale Companie 29281 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills California USA North America (818) 477-4566 www.ladyfaceale.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Chaparral Saison make you happy, let us know by submitting your […]

Honey Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Almanac Beer Co. 2325 3rd Street Suite 202 San Francisco California USA North America www.almanacbeer.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 […]

Honey Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Almanac Beer Co. 2325 3rd Street Suite 202 San Francisco California USA North America www.almanacbeer.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Honey Saison by filling out your review below.

Autumn 2011 Farmhouse Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Almanac Beer Co. 2325 3rd Street Suite 202 San Francisco California USA North America www.almanacbeer.com Have you tried Autumn 2011 Farmhouse Ale? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Autumn 2011 Farmhouse Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Almanac Beer Co. 2325 3rd Street Suite 202 San Francisco California USA North America www.almanacbeer.com Have an opinion about Autumn 2011 Farmhouse Ale? Submit your review below.

Farmhand Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Driftwood Brewery 450 Hillside Ave Victoria British Columbia Canada North America (250) 381-2739 http://driftwoodbeer.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Farmhand Ale make you happy, let us know by submitting your review […]

Farmhand Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Driftwood Brewery 450 Hillside Ave Victoria British Columbia Canada North America (250) 381-2739 http://driftwoodbeer.com Thank you sir, will you have another Farmhand Ale? Give us your review below.

Cuvée D’Hiver

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Driftwood Brewery 450 Hillside Ave Victoria British Columbia Canada North America (250) 381-2739 http://driftwoodbeer.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Cuvée D’Hiver below.

Cuvée D’Hiver

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Driftwood Brewery 450 Hillside Ave Victoria British Columbia Canada North America (250) 381-2739 http://driftwoodbeer.com Want to share your review of Cuvée D’Hiver? Submit your review below.

Festive Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouse 308 Catherine Street Victoria British Columbia Canada North America (877) 838-2739 www.spinnakers.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 […]

Festive Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouse 308 Catherine Street Victoria British Columbia Canada North America (877) 838-2739 www.spinnakers.com Is Festive Saison something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Granville Island Brewery 1441 Cartwright St Vancouver (Canda) British Columbia Canada North America (604) 687-2739 http://gib.ca Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Saison below.

Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Granville Island Brewery 1441 Cartwright St Vancouver (Canda) British Columbia Canada North America (604) 687-2739 http://gib.ca Are you a fan of Saison? Enter your review of Saison below.

Red Racer Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Central City Brewing 13450 102 Ave #190 Surrey British Columbia Canada North America (604) 582-6620 http://centralcitybrewing.com Have you tried Red Racer Saison? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Red Racer Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Central City Brewing 13450 102 Ave #190 Surrey British Columbia Canada North America (604) 582-6620 http://centralcitybrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Red Racer Saison by filling out your review below.

Deckhand Belgian Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Lighthouse Brewing Company Suite 2-836 Devonshire Rd Esquimalt British Columbia Canada North America (250) 383-6500 www.lighthousebrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Deckhand Belgian Saison? Submit your review below.

Barique Fermented Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Hallertau Brewbar 1171 Coatesville-Riverhead Hwy Auckland Auckland Region New Zealand Oceania +64 9 412 5555 www.hallertau.co.nz Have an opinion about Barique Fermented Saison? Submit your review below.

Cilly Caison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Wig And Pen Alinga St Canberra Australian Capital Territory Australia Oceania 0 Want to share your review of Cilly Caison? Submit your review below.

Cilly Caison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Wig And Pen Alinga St Canberra Australian Capital Territory Australia Oceania 0 WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Cilly Caison 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.