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Benno

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🌍 Austria · Saison · One of 26 Saisons in hopIQ

Named after Abbot Benno Stumpf (1953–1966). 'The colours of a sunny autumn day in the Danube Valley.' Nose: mandarin, slate, tropical fruit, apricot jam, amaretto. Palate: citrus, yeast, cherry, white grape with a hint of mint. Long, dry, spicy, herbal finish with late grapefruit notes. Brewed with monastery honey and Alsatian Strissel Spalter hops.

ABV
6.9%
IBU
22
SRM
amber10
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
87%
refreshing
80%
dry
75%
effervescent
70%
yeasty
63%
spice
55%
yeast
50%
clean finish
50%
banana
45%
clove
38%
grain
30%
fruity
25%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Benno

Serve at 7–10°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.

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