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Garden Saison

Garden Brewery
Croatia·Saison
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Garden Brewery's Belgian-inspired farmhouse ale — a spicy, dry and effervescent Saison brewed in Zagreb with European saison yeast. Fruity yeast esters, spicy phenolics and a dry, complex finish make Garden Saison one of the most interesting beers in the Croatian craft market. Inspired by Belgian farmhouse traditions and brewed with the same festival spirit that defines the Garden brand.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
fruityspicyyeasty
fruity
spicy
yeasty
herbal
clove
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by distinctive spicy phenolics and peppery notes from the European saison yeast, layered with bright citrus aromatics and subtle herbal undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Garden Saison

◎ Appearance

Garden Saison presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that demonstrates exceptional carbonation. The beer exhibits the characteristic bright, inviting appearance typical of well-executed Belgian Saisons, with fine lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by distinctive spicy phenolics and peppery notes from the European saison yeast, layered with bright citrus aromatics and subtle herbal undertones. Fruity esters add complexity without overwhelming, while a hint of grassy, wheat-forward character rounds out the bouquet with farmhouse charm.

spicy phenolicsfruity esterscitrusherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and effervescent with immediate peppery spice that builds mid-palate into a complex interplay of citrus and floral notes. The finish progresses from fruity sweetness into a distinctly dry conclusion, with herbal complexity and subtle wheat grain flavors providing structure and interest throughout.

peppery spicedrycitrus-forwardcomplex

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering peppery spice and herbal notes that persist pleasantly without bitterness. The high carbonation provides a crisp, refreshing conclusion that encourages another sip.

drycleanlingering spice
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
83
Finish
82
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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