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Clementina

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Rich yellow gold and highly effervescent, with a citrus and bready wheat aroma. It tastes tart and refreshing, with notes of citrus throughout and clementine in the finish. At 5.5 % ABV, Clementina is a farmhouse saison from Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter, Michigan, a brewery of barrel-aged sour bières since 2004.

ABV
5.5%
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
tartcitrusybready
tart
citrusy
bready
orange
fruity
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—over a foundation of wheat and subtle bready Malz character.
also:spicy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clementina

◎ Appearance

Clementina presents a bright, rich yellow-gold hue with exceptional clarity and high carbonation visible as a persistent stream of fine bubbles. The head is generous and well-retained, with tight lacing clinging to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

yellow-goldhighly carbonatedtight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—over a foundation of wheat and subtle bready Malz character. A gentle farmhouse yeast complexity adds herbal undertones without dominating, inviting further exploration.

citrus, orange zestbready wheatfarmhouse yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens tart and refreshing, with pronounced citrus notes that echo clementine throughout the mid-palate. A crisp, dry minerality carries subtle spice and wheat texture, while moderate bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit character.

tart, refreshingcitrus-forwardcrisp, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with clementine fruit notes persisting into the aftertaste. A pleasantly dry conclusion leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clementine aftertastedry, clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
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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