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Evocation Saison

CraftHaus Brewery
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🌍 United States · Saison · One of 65 Saisons in hopIQ

CraftHaus's most decorated beer and a Nevada benchmark — a European-inspired saison with spicy yeast character, fruity esters and a bone-dry finish. The beer that built the brewery's national reputation.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Saison.
Hop character
herbal
floral
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Featured inThe Best American Farmhouse Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Evocation Saison

Appearance

Evocation Saison presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence typical of the style. The body displays a light, clean appearance that speaks to its refreshing character.

pale goldencrisp white headwell-carbonatedclear

Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive spicy phenolic notes characteristic of saison yeast fermentation, layered with bright fruity esters of stone fruit and citrus. Subtle herbal and floral undertones emerge, with a whisper of wheat-derived grain character providing gentle earthiness. The overall impression is aromatic and inviting without being heavy or cloying.

spicy phenolicsbright estersherbal, floral notesfruity

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry entry driven by the saison yeast's peppery character and a clean fruity mid-palate that avoids excess sweetness. Noble hops provide restrained bitterness (28 IBU) that serves to frame rather than dominate, while wheat contributes a light grainy texture. The finish drives toward dryness with lingering spice and herbal complexity.

dry, spicyfruity estersrestrained bitternessclean palate

Finish

The finish is bone-dry with a peppery, herbal fade that persists pleasantly without harshness. Carbonation accentuates the refreshing quality, leaving the palate crisp and ready for another sip.

bone-dryherbal aftertasterefreshing
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Evocation Saison

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Evocation Saison

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 fruity, spicy, dry character as Evocation Saison will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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