hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Mimosa Saison

Tap to rate

Bright blood orange meets the lively character of a Belgian-style saison, a bubbly, citrus-kissed celebration in the glass. This French oak cask-aged blood orange saison brings carefree brunch energy anywhere, whether at noon, at midnight or somewhere in between. 8% ABV. A limited release from Boulevard.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
orangecitrusyoak
orange
citrusy
oak
fruity
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
Blood orange dominates the nose with a juicy, candied sweetness alongside zesty citrus notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mimosa Saison

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and lively carbonation throughout. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. The bright, effervescent quality speaks to the beer's vibrant character and brunch-friendly energy.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

Blood orange dominates the nose with a juicy, candied sweetness alongside zesty citrus notes. Subtle French oak adds a gentle vanilla and spice undertone, while the saison yeast contributes a faint peppery and fruity complexity. The overall impression is bright and inviting without being overpowering.

blood orangecitrus-forwardoak spicefruity yeast character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant orange and citrus flavors that immediately engage the taste buds. Mid-palate reveals the influence of French oak aging—a subtle dry vanilla character that balances the fruit without dominating. The saison's characteristic dryness and slight peppery spice build toward a clean, moderately bitter finish with restrained IBUs.

orange-drivenoak-aged characterdry and crispsubtle peppery spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually. A light drying sensation remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

citrus faderefreshingly dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mimosa Saison

More from Boulevard Brewing Company

Barrel-Aged Chocolate Milk Stout
Barrel-Aged Chocolate Milk Stout
Imperial Milk Stout
12.2%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Barrel-Aged Pecan Delight
Barrel-Aged Pecan Delight
Barleywine
11.9%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Berry Noir
Berry Noir
Fruited Sour
4.2%·Mild
Find matches →
Bob's '47
Bob's '47
Märzen
5.9%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Boulevard Dry Stout
Boulevard Dry Stout
Irish Dry Stout
4.9%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Boulevard Pale Ale
Boulevard Pale Ale
American Pale Ale
5.4%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
American Wheat Ale
4.4%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

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 orange, citrusy, oak character as Mimosa Saison will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

FEATURED IN

Compare with another beer →Explore all Saison beers in hopIQ →New to Saison? Read our guide →Browse United States beers →