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Earthy and vinous, with a touch of tartness: this unfiltered, naturally carbonated Saison is brewed from American malted barley, American and European hops, farmhouse yeast and well water at 6%. Arthur (1922–2005) was the grandfather's youngest brother, one of 14 siblings who grew up on the land the brewery now occupies.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthyyeastytart
earthy
yeasty
tart
spicy
Aroma
The nose is complex and layered, leading with earthy and herbal notes from the European hops, followed by subtle vinous and tart undertones characteristic of the farmhouse yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arthur

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a slightly hazy appearance, characteristic of its unfiltered nature. The natural carbonation produces a fine, persistent head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls. Bright and inviting, the cloudiness from active yeast adds to its farmhouse authenticity.

pale goldenhazy, unfilteredfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is complex and layered, leading with earthy and herbal notes from the European hops, followed by subtle vinous and tart undertones characteristic of the farmhouse yeast. A whisper of floral character and gentle spice emerge on closer inspection, while the American malted barley provides a soft, grainy foundation without overwhelming sweetness.

earthy, herbalvinous, tartfarmhouse yeastdelicate floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and crisp, with the yeast-driven character taking center stage—peppery and slightly funky notes weave through the mid-palate. A gentle tartness balances the subtle malty sweetness, while herbal and earthy hop bitterness (28 IBU) remains restrained and refined, never aggressive. The finish is clean and refreshing, with no cloying residue.

dry, yeastyherbal bitternesscrisp, tartpeppery spice

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderately short, leaving behind a pleasant peppery warmth and a faint earthy echo. The natural carbonation carries the finish forward with a gentle, tingling sensation.

dry, pepperymoderately shorttingling carbonation
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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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