Vera Mae
Light and floral, then funky, with a honey sweetness: lightly tart, bright and delicate. This Farmstead ale is brewed from Vermont organic spelt, American hops, wildflower honey and dandelion flowers from the farm's fields, aged in French oak wine barrels and bottle conditioned, at 6.5%. Vera Mae (1886–1976) was the grandfather's eldest sister, one of 14 siblings.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Vera Mae
Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.
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
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 floral, honey, funky character as Vera Mae will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.