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Yuzu

Godspeed Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Saison · One of 54 Saisons in hopIQ

A saison brewed with Japanese yuzu and Belgian yeast, hopped sparingly so the fruit and the fermentation carry the beer. At 4.1% it stays light and lively, with a delicate tartness and a mineral edge. The brewery lists lemon zest, freshly peeled mandarin and a hint of clove before a crisp finish. Alongside Ochame it is the beer Godspeed is best known for.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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.
Fermentation & yeast
tart
clove
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
mineral
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yuzu

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate white head that offers moderate retention. The carbonation is evident and lively, creating a gently effervescent visual presentation typical of a well-crafted saison. Light catches the beer with a luminous quality befitting its restrained ABV.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmoderate head

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and mandarin peel dominate—supported by a subtle mineral undertone and delicate spice. Belgian yeast contributes a restrained clove character without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile. The overall impression is aromatic yet balanced, with no aggressive hop bitterness intruding on the composition.

citrus zestmandarinclovemineral edgeBelgian yeast

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citric tartness immediately evident on the palate. The mid-palate displays the promised yuzu character alongside a gentle spice note, while a mineral quality provides structure and prevents the fruit from becoming one-dimensional. Bitterness is restrained, allowing fermentation esters and adjunct character to drive the flavor experience rather than hop-derived IBU.

tart citrusyuzu forwardmineral backbonespicedlight-bodied

Finish

Clean and dry, with lingering citric notes fading into a crisp, mineral aftertaste. The finish is short to medium, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dry finishcrispmineral fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Yuzu

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 Yuzu

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 citrusy, tart, light character as Yuzu will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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