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Anna

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Sweet honey leads, backed by floral and bready malt notes, a gentle tartness and a dry finish. This unfiltered, naturally carbonated Farmstead ale is brewed with Vermont wildflower honey, farmhouse yeast and well water at 6.5%. It honors Anna (1902–1993), the grandfather's sister, one of 14 siblings raised on the land.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
honeyfloralbready
honey
floral
bready
malty
tart
yeasty
Aroma
Vermont wildflower honey dominates the nose, lending a sweet, honeyed character that frames the entire aromatic profile.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anna

◎ Appearance

Anna presents a pale golden hue with a soft, hazy quality characteristic of its unfiltered nature. The naturally carbonated ale generates a fine, persistent head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Bright and inviting, the cloudiness from farmhouse yeast adds visual authenticity to this Vermont farmstead expression.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Vermont wildflower honey dominates the nose, lending a sweet, honeyed character that frames the entire aromatic profile. Beneath this leading note, floral and herbal notes emerge gracefully, paired with earthy, bready malts that ground the composition. Subtle yeast-driven spice and a whisper of tartness complete a nuanced, layered bouquet that speaks to the farmhouse yeast and wild character.

wildflower honeyfloral, herbalbready Malzyeast spice

◐ Taste

Sweet honey and malt carry the palate entry, establishing a full but not heavy body that drinks crisp and refreshing. Mid-palate reveals bready malt depth and gentle floral notes, balanced by a soft tartness that prevents any cloying sweetness. The finish builds toward a pleasantly dry conclusion, with residual spice and complexity from the farmhouse yeast lingering without aggression.

honey-forward entrybready, malty mid-palategentle tartnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and notably dry, shedding sweetness as the ale fades. A light, peppery spice from fermentation persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

drylight spiceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Saison

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