An tSiúr
An tSiúr is a saison that Ballykilcavan aged in Chardonnay barrels. The wine from the casks comes through as a clear note in the beer. The alcohol is 6%. The name is the Irish form of the River Suir.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for An tSiúr
Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.
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.
Finding a similar Saison
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, smooth-drinking, crisp character as An tSiúr will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.