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Jester King Le Petit Prince

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A Texas Hill Country farmhouse table beer at just 2.9% — delicate, dry and complex despite its low strength. Wild yeast fermentation gives earthy, lemon and hay notes. Named after Saint-Exupéry's novel. Proof that restraint can be profound.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthycitrusyyeasty
earthy
citrusy
yeasty
mineral
floral
herbal
Aroma
Subtle and complex nose offering bright citrus notes reminiscent of fresh lemon alongside earthy, hay-like characteristics from wild yeast fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jester King Le Petit Prince

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light golden hue with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates gracefully. Fine carbonation creates an inviting visual presentation befitting a table beer. The effervescence is restrained yet present, suggesting careful wild fermentation management.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Subtle and complex nose offering bright citrus notes reminiscent of fresh lemon alongside earthy, hay-like characteristics from wild yeast fermentation. Light spice nuances emerge with aeration, while the overall aromatic profile remains understated and refined. No harsh phenolics—only elegant restraint.

lemon zestearthy haywild yeastsubtle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with delicate grain character and subtle wheat notes, immediately establishing cleanliness on the palate. Mid-palate develops dry spice elements and herbaceous qualities without aggressive bitterness, maintaining perfect balance at 15 IBUs. The complexity belies the modest 2.9% ABV, with layered flavors unfolding throughout.

crisp graindry spicewheat breadherbaceous

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering earthy and citrus notes that fade gracefully without fatigue. The aftertaste remains elegant and thirst-quenching, inviting immediate return sips.

drycleanlingering citrus
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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