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Evocation Saison

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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
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
fruityspicyherbal
fruity
spicy
herbal
yeasty
floral
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive spicy phenolic notes characteristic of saison yeast fermentation, layered with bright fruity esters of stone fruit and citrus.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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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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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