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Saison Brewer’s Reserve

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By River Horse Brewing Co. 80 Lambert Ln Lambertville New Jersey USA North America (609) 397-7776 http://riverhorse.com Did you experience Saison Brewer’s Reserve? Give us your review below.

Saison Brewer’s Reserve

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By River Horse Brewing Co. 80 Lambert Ln Lambertville New Jersey USA North America (609) 397-7776 http://riverhorse.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Saison Brewer’s Reserve? Let us know below.

Saison Du Roc

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery 279 Springfield Ave Berkeley Heights New Jersey USA North America (908) 665-1755 http://traprockrestaurant.net/ Is Saison Du Roc something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Saison Du Roc

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery 279 Springfield Ave Berkeley Heights New Jersey USA North America (908) 665-1755 http://traprockrestaurant.net/ 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 […]

Portsmouth Saison L’Hiver

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.35% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Portsmouth Saison L’Hiver in the below form.

Portsmouth Saison L’Hiver

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.35% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Did you experience Portsmouth Saison L’Hiver? Give us your review below.

Portsmouth Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Portsmouth Saison? Let us know below.

Portsmouth Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Portsmouth Saison below.

Portsmouth Petite Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Would you like to share your opinion of Portsmouth Petite Saison? Submit your review below.

Portsmouth Petite Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Are you a fan of Portsmouth Petite Saison? Enter your review of Portsmouth Petite Saison below.

Portsmouth Biere De Miele

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Portsmouth Biere De Miele make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Portsmouth Biere De Miele

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Portsmouth Biere De Miele below.

Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale (Big Beer Series)

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Smuttynose Brewing Company 225 Heritage Avenue Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 436-4026 http://smuttynose.com Is Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale (Big Beer Series) something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale (Big Beer Series)

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Smuttynose Brewing Company 225 Heritage Avenue Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 436-4026 http://smuttynose.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 […]

Saison De L’Oie De Voile

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.56% Brewed By Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille 40 Andover Rd New London New Hampshire USA North America (603) 526-6899 www.flyinggoose.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Saison De L’Oie De Voile below.

Saison De L’Oie De Voile

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.56% Brewed By Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille 40 Andover Rd New London New Hampshire USA North America (603) 526-6899 www.flyinggoose.com Want to share your review of Saison De L’Oie De Voile? Submit your review below.

Man On The Moon Saison

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Milly’s Tavern 500 Commercial St Manchester (NH) New Hampshire USA North America (603) 625-4444 www.millystavern.com Would you like to share your opinion of Man On The Moon Saison? Submit your review below.

White Birch Mabon

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By White Birch Brewing 1339 Hooksett Rd Hooksett New Hampshire USA North America (603) 206-5260 www.whitebirchbrewing.com Did you experience White Birch Mabon? Give us your review below.

White Birch Mabon

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By White Birch Brewing 1339 Hooksett Rd Hooksett New Hampshire USA North America (603) 206-5260 www.whitebirchbrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is White Birch Mabon? Let us know below.

White Birch Farmhouse Red

Belgian-Style Saison

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By White Birch Brewing 1339 Hooksett Rd Hooksett New Hampshire USA North America (603) 206-5260 www.whitebirchbrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of White Birch Farmhouse Red 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.