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Foeder Fermented Grisette

Bellwoods Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Saison · One of 44 Saisons in hopIQ

A farmhouse ale brewed with restraint: at 3.9%, this grisette arrives as a low-alcohol refresher that trades strength for clarity. German Hersbrucker hops bring herbal and floral notes, while a touch of wild yeast—brett—adds soft, slightly acidic aromatics and a whisper of complexity without turning funky. Citrus edges appear in the aroma, the palate stays dry and nimble, and the drinkability climbs high enough to empty the glass without effort. This is an aperitif beer, built for the long afternoon or the table before dinner, when you want character without weight.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Saison.
Hop character
herbal
floral
Distinctive notes
citrusy
smooth drinking
spicy
Fermentation & yeast
cleansour
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Foeder Fermented Grisette

Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate head that clings lightly to the glass. The beer presents a bright, luminous quality typical of low-alcohol farmhouse ales, with visible carbonation that rises steadily without aggression.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lacinggentle carbonation

Aroma

German Hersbrucker hops deliver clean herbal and floral notes at the forefront, underpinned by soft citrus edges. A restrained wild yeast character brings subtle acidity and whispers of complexity—never funky or overripe—while the low alcohol allows these nuances to remain in focus rather than receding behind warmth.

herbal, floralcitrus edgessubtle brettclean, dry

Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a nimble palate that prioritizes clarity over weight. Mid-palate develops a gentle herbal spice and a light acidic thread that keeps the beer moving; the finish remains bone-dry with no residual sweetness, allowing the hop character and wild yeast complexity to define the aftertaste.

bone-dry palateherbal spicebright acidityseamless drinkability

Finish

The finish is clean and lingering without heaviness, with a dry, slightly tart edge that invites the next sip. Complexity fades gradually, leaving only a whisper of citrus and herb behind.

dry, tartlingering complexity
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Foeder Fermented Grisette

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Foeder Fermented Grisette

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 dry, herbal, floral character as Foeder Fermented Grisette will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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