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Lemon, oak and a restrained floral character in a textured, delicately tart ale. This Farmstead ale is made entirely from organically grown Maine oats, aged for nearly ten months in an oak puncheon and hopped with Vermont-grown Cascade from Champlain Valley Hops in Starksboro, at 6%. It belongs to the Singular Series.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
oaktartcitrusy
oak
tart
citrusy
floral
hoppy
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lemon citrus and subtle oak influence from nearly ten months of aging in oak puncheon.
also:yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oat

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with exceptional clarity, offering a bright, luminous quality that reflects its organically sourced ingredients. A delicate white head forms with fine carbonation, demonstrating restrained but persistent Schaumhaftung that clings evenly to the glass.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright lemon citrus and subtle oak influence from nearly ten months of aging in oak puncheon. Soft floral notes emerge beneath, accompanied by gentle herbaceousness from Vermont-grown Cascade hops and the whisper of farmstead yeast character—refined and inviting without dominating.

citrus, lemonoak agingdelicate floralsherbal Cascade

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tart acidity anchoring the mid-palate where organic oat character adds textural softness and subtle spice. Oak integration is seamless, contributing dry wood tannins and restraint rather than overt vanilla. Cascade hopping remains understated at 28 IBU, offering balanced herbal bitterness that complements rather than asserts.

delicate tartnessoak tanninsoat texturerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry, clean finish with lingering citrus and faint oak traces. The aftertaste remains crisp and composed, fading gracefully into a subtle herbal memory.

dry finishcitrus echooak persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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