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Greg is a Belgian-style saison brewed with Pilsner malt from a Belgian maltings, a touch of wheat malt and candi sugar, a traditional saison yeast, and Saaz and Mittelfrüh hops. It is deep gold, unfiltered and refermented in the traditional way. The beer finishes properly dry. Spicy, peppery notes come from the yeast, and the hops add herbal and floral tones.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyfloralherbal
spicy
floral
herbal
yeasty
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with bright spice and white pepper character derived from the traditional saison yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Greg

◎ Appearance

Greg presents a deep golden hue with a slight haze from natural refermentation in the bottle. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer descends. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, persistent mousse typical of traditionally conditioned saisons.

deep goldunfiltered, cloudygood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright spice and white pepper character derived from the traditional saison yeast. Herbal and floral notes from Saaz and Mittelfrüh hops weave through, supported by a clean, bready Pilsner malt foundation. A subtle sweetness from the candi sugar rounds the aromatic profile without dominating.

peppery spiceherbal, floral hopsbread maltwhite pepper

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and refreshing, with yeast-driven peppery spice taking the lead on entry. Mid-palate reveals the herbal hop character balanced by the slight sweetness of candi sugar and wheat malt's softness. Bitterness builds gently to 35 IBU, creating a harmonious dryness without harshness.

peppery, spicyherbal bitternessdry finishcrisp, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is appropriately dry and lingering, with the peppery yeast character persisting alongside a subtle herbal note. The drying effect comes cleanly without astringency, inviting the next sip.

dry aftertastepeppery persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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