Beer Alternatives
hopIQ found 10 beers with the same spicy and citrusy character as Benno. Named after Abbot Benno Stumpf (1953–1966). 'The colours of a sunny autumn day in the Danube Valley.' Nose: mandarin, slate, tropical fruit, apricot jam, amaretto. Palate: citrus, yeast, cherry, white grape with a hint of mint. Long, dry, spicy, herbal finish with late grapefruit notes. Brewed with monastery honey and Alsatian Strissel Spalter hops. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Top 10 of 35 Saisons·4 countries·best match 75%
Matched across 56 flavour tags
Honolulu Beerworks · United States · Saison
Same spiciness and dryness, with more fruity
Why it fits
✓ Same tropical and spicy punch you already enjoy
✓ Equally vibrant floral and honey notes
Difference
→ Offers significantly more dryness—a crisper, more austere finish
→ Emphasises fruity character while reducing herbal complexity
The Lost Abbey · United States · Saison
Shares spiciness and dryness, adds fruity
Side Project Brewing · United States · Saison
Similar dryness and spiciness; brings fruity
CraftHaus Brewery · United States · Saison
Shares spiciness and dryness, adds fruity
Burning Sky Brewery · United Kingdom · Saison
Similar dryness and herbal notes; brings fruity
Burning Sky Brewery · United Kingdom · Saison
Similar spiciness and citrus notes; brings crisp
Fernson Brewing Company · United States · Saison
Shares spiciness and dryness, adds fruity
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