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Cavana Saison

Birrificio Cavana
Italy·Saison
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Brewed in plain view of the taps in the Cavana district of Trieste — a lively, unfiltered saison with the character of a sun-drenched farmhouse. Pale golden and hazy with a dense white head; the nose offers spicy phenolics, floral esters and a citrusy freshness. On the palate the yeast-driven spice and fruity notes weave through a dry, refreshing body with a clean, bone-dry finish. Perfect with Trieste's iconic tapas of prosciutto and horseradish.

ABV
5.5%
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
spicyyeastyfruity
spicy
yeasty
fruity
floral
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with spicy phenolic notes characteristic of saison yeast, layered with delicate floral esters and bright citrus aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cavana Saison

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with a pronounced haze, reflecting its unfiltered character. The dense white head forms immediately and clings to the glass with solid retention, building fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Bright carbonation is evident throughout.

pale goldenhazy, unfiltereddense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with spicy phenolic notes characteristic of saison yeast, layered with delicate floral esters and bright citrus aromatics. There is a subtle grain presence underneath, suggesting a clean malt bill that allows the yeast-driven character to dominate. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous, evoking a sun-drenched farmhouse environment.

spicy phenolicsfloral esterscitrusclean grain

◐ Taste

Yeast-driven spice and fruity notes weave through a crisp, dry palate with excellent clarity of flavor. The body is light and refreshing, with moderate bitterness (28 IBU) providing structure without overwhelming the delicate esters. The malt backbone is restrained, allowing the fermentation character and hop-derived citrus to remain central to the experience.

dry, crispyeast-forward spicemoderate bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is bone-dry and clean, with spicy notes lingering briefly before fading to a refreshing, empty palate. The aftertaste is remarkably short and crisp, inviting another sip.

bone-dryclean, short finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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.

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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.

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