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Farmhouse Classic

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Farmhouse Classic presents a Saison where Brettanomyces plays the central role, opening a broad spectrum from floral and fruity notes through leather and funk. The yeast and wild microbes weave together—honeyed brightness mingles with earthy, slightly peppery edges that persist into a clean, dry finish. Those spicy notes emerge as the beer warms, sharpening the impression of rusticity without harshness. At 6.2%, it reads light and approachable, built for the glass on a warm afternoon or as a prelude to the evening. Serve cool enough to preserve the delicate florals, warm enough that the funk develops.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
floralfunkyearthy
floral
funky
earthy
fruity
spicy
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with bright floral and honeyed notes, then unfolds into funky, earthy character as the beer warms.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farmhouse Classic

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with soft haze from wild yeast and Brettanomyces fermentation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the delicate visual presentation without aggression.

pale goldsoft hazefine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright floral and honeyed notes, then unfolds into funky, earthy character as the beer warms. Wild yeast and Brett introduce leather and peppery spice alongside stone fruit and subtle herbal edges. The overall impression is rustic yet refined, balancing farmhouse funk with gentle sweetness.

floralhoneyedwild yeast funkleather and spice

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with honeyed and fruity notes meeting earthy, peppery spice on the mid-palate. Brettanomyces character develops smoothly—funky and slightly leathery—without harsh edges. The 6.2% ABV keeps the body approachable and clean, allowing the interplay of yeast complexity and mild bitterness to shine through.

light and crispfunky complexitypeppery spicedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering peppery and earthy notes that sharpen as the beer warms. Brett character persists gently into the aftertaste without becoming intrusive, leaving a crisp and refreshing impression.

drylingering funk
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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.

Finding a similar Saison

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, funky, earthy character as Farmhouse Classic will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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