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HooDoo Belgian Saison

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Tart and dry, with fruity notes and a touch of spice. Barley, wheat and oats make up the grain bill, a pinch of acidulated malt adds the tartness, and Goldings hops stay light. 5.8% ABV, 28 IBU. A traditional summer style from Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium, and in the brewery's words a match for sunshine and blue skies.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tartfruitysour
tart
fruity
sour
wheat
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate fruity esters—subtle citrus and stone fruit notes—layered with gentle spice from the yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Belgian Saison

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency, characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine retention. Steady carbonation creates a gentle effervescence throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate fruity esters—subtle citrus and stone fruit notes—layered with gentle spice from the yeast. A light, floral character from Goldings hops provides restraint, while the wheat and oat base contribute a soft, grainy undertone without heaviness. Crisp and inviting overall.

stone fruitfloral hopsspicy yeastgrainy

◐ Taste

The palate is bone-dry and notably tart from acidulated malt, creating a mouth-puckering entry that defines the beer's character. Mid-palate reveals fruity complexity—apricot and peach—balanced by peppery spice and a subtle wheat sweetness that never dominates. Bittering remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing tartness to lead.

bone-drytart and tangyfruity complexitypeppery spice

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with tartness persisting cleanly on the palate. A refreshing, drying sensation encourages another sip without cloying.

clean drytart aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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.

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