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Bimba Mia

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A pale gold, hazy saison finished with Brettanomyces claussenii, which is added at kegging. It forms a wide, compact and lasting head. The aroma is fresh, tart and rustic, lightly citrusy, with cracker, white flowers and gooseberry. Cracker and white bread open the palate and are soon overtaken by citrus fruit, grapefruit among them.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
tartcitrusyfunky
tart
citrusy
funky
bready
floral
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, tart notes carried by Brettanomyces claussenii, revealing a rustic character.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bimba Mia

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a soft haze that gives the beer a cloudy, inviting appearance. The head is notably wide, compact, and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine retention throughout the pour.

pale goldhazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, tart notes carried by Brettanomyces claussenii, revealing a rustic character. Citrus and white flower impressions mingle with cracker and gooseberry, creating a bright, dry aromatic profile that is both herbaceous and slightly fruity.

tart, funkycitrus, white flowerscracker notesgooseberry

◐ Taste

Cracker and white bread dominate the opening, establishing a grainy, slightly sweet foundation that quickly yields to citrus and grapefruit on the mid-palate. The Brett character adds a dry, slightly tannic quality that balances residual sweetness, while moderate bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without aggression.

crisp citrusgrainy backbonemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with tart and funky notes lingering pleasantly. The aftertaste remains refreshing, leaving a subtle citrus and white flower impression that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
84
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 Brett Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Brett 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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