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Anchorage Brewing Love Buzz Saison

Anchorage Brewing Company
United States·Saison·Rank 26 of 38 · The Best American Farmhouse Ales
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Anchorage Brewing's flagship and one of America's finest saisons — aged in oak barrels with Brettanomyces and dry-hopped with Citra. Tropical fruit, funky yeast, citrus and oak in a complex, effervescent frame. Love Buzz consistently tops national saison rankings.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalfunkyoak
tropical
funky
oak
citrusy
yeasty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is complex and captivating, leading with bright tropical fruit notes from the Citra dry-hop alongside funky, earthy Brett character from barrel-aging.
also:hoppy,spicy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anchorage Brewing Love Buzz Saison

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with a steady stream of tiny bubbles rising through the glass, creating an inviting and effervescent presentation characteristic of well-crafted saisons.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is complex and captivating, leading with bright tropical fruit notes from the Citra dry-hop alongside funky, earthy Brett character from barrel-aging. Subtle herbal and floral undertones weave through the bouquet, complemented by delicate oak influence and a hint of white pepper spice.

tropical fruitfunky Brettcitrusherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a masterful balance of fruity esters and peppery yeast complexity on the entry, transitioning to a lively mid-palate with layered citrus and herbal notes. The moderate 22 IBU provides gentle bitterness that complements rather than dominates, allowing the Brett character and oak aging to shine through.

fruity esterspepperyherbal complexitybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with excellent clarity, leaving a pleasant peppery and citrus-tinged aftertaste. The effervescence carries through cleanly without any sticky residue, making for a remarkably refreshing conclusion.

crispdryclean
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
91
Taste
93
Appearance
88
Finish
90
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

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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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