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Yuzu

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytartmineral
citrusy
tart
mineral
fruity
clove
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and mandarin peel dominate—supported by a subtle mineral undertone and delicate spice.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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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About Saison

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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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