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Saison Noire

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Does Saison Noire tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Saison Noire

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Saison Noire in the below form.

Kriek Wheat

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.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 […]

Kriek Wheat

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Kriek Wheat by filling out your review below.

Fran-tastique Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Good people drink good beer. Is Fran-tastique Saison good? Let us know with your review below.

Fran-tastique Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Does Fran-tastique Saison tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Blackberry JuJu

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Would you like to share your opinion of Blackberry JuJu? Submit your review below.

Blackberry JuJu

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Blackberry JuJu make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

BeeSting

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.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 […]

BeeSting

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on BeeSting by filling out your review below.

Quiet Canary

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Quiet Canary

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Breaker Brewing Company 187 E Northampton St Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 392-9078 www.breakerbrewingcompany.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Quiet Canary make you happy, let us know by submitting your […]

Granja Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Otto’s Pub and Brewery 2235 N Atherton St State College Pennsylvania USA North America (814) 867-6886 http://ottospubandbrewery.com The dude abides. Does Granja Ale? Submit your review below.

Granja Ale

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Otto’s Pub and Brewery 2235 N Atherton St State College Pennsylvania USA North America (814) 867-6886 http://ottospubandbrewery.com Thank you sir, will you have another Granja Ale? Give us your review below.

Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.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 with you? […]

Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.com Is Saison something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Red Nebyller

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.4% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.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 […]

Red Nebyller

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.4% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Red Nebyller by filling out your review below.

Saison VOS

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By Sly Fox Brewing Company 520 Kimberton Rd Phoenixville Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 935-4540 http://www.slyfoxbeer.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Saison VOS make you happy, let us know by submitting your […]

Saison VOS

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By Sly Fox Brewing Company 520 Kimberton Rd Phoenixville Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 935-4540 http://www.slyfoxbeer.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Saison VOS? Submit 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.