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Snapper

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Snapper barely registers 2.5 % ABV and still keeps its purebred saison character, with a slight bitterness and a touch of sourness. Spelt, Munich and pilsner malts, Lemondrop and Simcoe hops and the house saison blend make up this summer release, meant to show that Belgian-born beers are not mostly sweet and heavy.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltywheat
citrusy
malty
wheat
yeasty
spicy
sour
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and herbal notes from Lemondrop and Simcoe hops, accompanied by a subtle spelt grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Snapper

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, showing the beer's light and elegant character. A delicate white head forms with modest persistence, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident throughout.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and herbal notes from Lemondrop and Simcoe hops, accompanied by a subtle spelt grain character. Gentle yeast esters provide a touch of spice and earthiness, while a whisper of sourness adds complexity without dominating the bouquet.

citrus, herbalspelt grainsaison yeastsubtle sourness

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp with wheat and Malz notes providing a delicate malty foundation. Mid-palate develops subtle citrus bitterness and a dry character from the house saison blend, while a slight sourness threads through without harshness. The low ABV allows the hop and yeast interplay to shine without alcohol warmth.

drycitrus-forwardwheat maltrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, leaving behind a dry, refreshing aftertaste with lingering citrus and a delicate peppery spice. The slight sourness fades gracefully, inviting another sip.

dryrefreshingshort finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
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 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

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