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Fantôme Saison

Brasserie Fantôme
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🌍 Belgium · Saison · One of 35 Saisons in hopIQ

Fantôme Saison is a traditional Belgian farmhouse ale brewed by the renowned Brasserie Fantôme, featuring a complex blend of spices and rustic character. This bottle-conditioned beer showcases the brewery's mastery of wild yeast fermentation, delivering an unpredictable yet harmonious drinking experience.

ABV
8%
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Saison.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
honey
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
fruity
funky
clove
Distinctive notes
spicy
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fantôme Saison

Appearance

Fantôme Saison presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that demonstrates its vibrant carbonation. The beer exhibits a pale, luminous quality characteristic of traditional Belgian farmhouse ales, with active effervescence visible throughout the glass.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headhighly carbonated

Aroma

The nose is complex and inviting, showcasing distinctive citrus and herbal notes balanced by subtle spice and floral undertones from the wild yeast fermentation. Earthy, peppery characteristics emerge alongside a clean, fresh character that speaks to the brewery's mastery of traditional farmhouse techniques.

citrus zestwild yeastherbal spicefloral notes

Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and crisp, effervescent notes that evolve into a complex interplay of peppery spice and subtle fruity complexity. A dry, refreshing character dominates the mid-palate with balanced bitterness, while the 8% ABV remains elegantly restrained, allowing the nuanced yeast-driven flavors to shine without warming alcohol heat.

citrus-forwarddry and crisppeppery spicefruity complexity

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with a lingering herbal and peppery aftertaste that encourages another sip. The effervescence carries through to the end, maintaining refreshment while the yeast character provides subtle complexity.

clean and dryherbal aftertastelingering effervescence
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fantôme 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 Fantôme 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 spicy, yeasty, dry character as Fantôme Saison will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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