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Brett Saison

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A blond, opalescent spelt saison, dry-hopped and fermented with added Brettanomyces, under a persistent, creamy foam. Pineapple, quince, apricot and gooseberry mark the nose; on the palate these fruits intensify alongside cereal notes, a floral touch, a funky Brett note and a finish recalling lime zest. A mellow attack gives way to a dry, bitter finish, as in saisons of the 1920s. 5.3 % ABV.

ABV
5.3%
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
fruityfunkycitrusy
fruity
funky
citrusy
floral
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with bright stone fruit—pineapple and quince lead, followed by apricot and gooseberry—creating a fruity, aromatic foundation.
also:spicy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brett Saison

◎ Appearance

A luminous blond hue with opalescent clarity, presenting a fine, persistent white foam that clings steadily to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending the beer a refined visual presence without excessive effervescence. The spelt grain contribution yields a subtle golden glow beneath the surface.

pale goldopalescentcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright stone fruit—pineapple and quince lead, followed by apricot and gooseberry—creating a fruity, aromatic foundation. Beneath these sits a subtle floral character and the earthy, funky signature of Brettanomyces, adding complexity without overwhelming. Cereal grain notes provide a dry, malty backbone that balances the fermentation-driven esters.

pineapple, quincefunky Brettfloral, cereal

◐ Taste

The palate arrives soft and mellow, unfolding the same fruit intensity from the nose—pineapple, apricot, and gooseberry—alongside grainy cereal and a whisper of spice. The Brett character emerges mid-palate as a gentle funk that integrates rather than dominates, while a delicate floral touch adds elegance. The finish turns decidedly dry and bitter, recalling the crisp, austere saisons of the 1920s, with a lime-zest bite that cleanses.

fruity, dryfunky Brett notecitrus bite, spicy grain

◑ Finish

A brisk, lingering dry finish with a subtle bitter edge and the citric snap of lime zest that persists on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, free of cloyingness.

dry, bitterlime zest
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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

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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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