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Farmhouse Classic (Var - E)

Bellwoods Brewery
Canada·Saison
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A variant of the Farmhouse Classic, fermented with a bespoke blend of Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces from Escarpment Labs in Guelph. The Brett aromas cover the full range: floral, fruity, leathery, funky. It finishes dry, with pleasing spice. At 6 percent.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
fruityfloralfunky
fruity
floral
funky
spicy
earthy
yeasty
Aroma
A complex Brett-driven bouquet unfolds across the full spectrum: floral notes blend seamlessly with orchard fruit and stone fruit, while subtle leather and earthy funk add depth without overwhelming.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farmhouse Classic (Var - E)

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined mousse that speaks to careful conditioning.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A complex Brett-driven bouquet unfolds across the full spectrum: floral notes blend seamlessly with orchard fruit and stone fruit, while subtle leather and earthy funk add depth without overwhelming. The overall impression is bright, layered, and inviting—Brett character expressed with elegance rather than aggression.

floral and fruityleather and funkBrett complexitybright and layered

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and crisp, with the fruity and funky character from the nose translating into the mouth with peppery spice notes. Mid-palate reveals a subtle earthiness that balances the yeast-driven complexity, while the finish remains clean and mineral-driven without significant residual sweetness.

dry and crisppeppery spicefunky fruitmineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry with a lingering peppery spice and subtle earthy notes that persist cleanly on the palate. Brett character fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

dry and cleanlingering spicerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

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, floral, funky character as Farmhouse Classic (Var - E) will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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