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Fantôme

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Fantôme is the house's everyday beer and carries the brewery's own name: golden, 8% and fruity, with a slightly sour edge. Its blend of plants and fruit is known only to the brewer and tied to a special decoction process. The name is a regional nod to the legend of Berthe of La Roche, a story that draws visitors to the area every summer.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
fruitysourherbal
fruity
sour
herbal
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is immediately fruity and herbaceous, with stone fruit and citrus notes mingling with an herbal spice derived from the brewery's proprietary plant blend.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fantôme

◎ Appearance

Fantôme presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the Saison style. A fine white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately fruity and herbaceous, with stone fruit and citrus notes mingling with an herbal spice derived from the brewery's proprietary plant blend. A subtle tartness emerges beneath, underscored by the slightly phenolic, clove-like character typical of Belgian yeast fermentation. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and complex without being overtly aggressive.

stone fruit and citrusherbal spicesubtle tartnessphenolic yeast notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, fruity and sour elements dominate, creating a balanced, refreshing entry with gentle acidity that enlivens the mid-palate. A layer of herbal complexity and a dry, slightly peppery spice unfold as the beer moves across the tongue, supported by moderate alcoholic warmth without harshness. The finish remains crisp and yeasty, with the distinctive plant infusion lending a dry, slightly bitter conclusion.

fruity and tartherbal complexitywarming alcoholcrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, lingering with a pleasant dryness and subtle herbal bitterness. A light, peppery warmth persists without overwhelming the palate, leaving behind a memory of ripe fruit and gentle tartness.

dryherbalpeppery warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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 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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