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Ablek is a Belgian-inspired farmhouse ale brewed with Pilsner malt from a Belgian maltings, malted farro and candi sugar, and fermented with a farmhouse strain of rustic character. The hops are Mittelfrüh from Poperinge, Cascade and a touch of Amarillo. Refermented in the traditional way, it is golden and dry, with spicy, peppery yeast notes joined by wildflowers, light citrus and herbal tones.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyherbalyeasty
spicy
herbal
yeasty
floral
clove
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive peppery and spicy notes from the rustic farmhouse yeast, layered beneath delicate wildflower florals and a whisper of light citrus.
also:citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ablek

◎ Appearance

Ablek presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating a gently effervescent presence that speaks to its traditional bottle refermentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive peppery and spicy notes from the rustic farmhouse yeast, layered beneath delicate wildflower florals and a whisper of light citrus. Herbal undertones emerge alongside the subtle grain character of Pilsner malt, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile that feels both refined and rustic.

peppery yeastwildflower floralslight citrusherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate is dry and crisp, with the farro malt adding a gentle, grainy texture and the candi sugar lending a clean fermentation character without residual sweetness. Spice and pepper from the yeast dominate the mid-palate, while the Mittelfrüh, Cascade and Amarillo hops provide restrained bitterness and herbal-citrus notes in careful balance.

dry, crisppeppery spicegrainy malt characterrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a lingering peppery aftertaste and a light herbal echo that encourages another sip.

clean finishpeppery aftertasteherbal notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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