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Bam Bière

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A golden, naturally cloudy farmhouse ale that tastes of spicy malts, with an earthy, yeast-driven streak. Bottle conditioned and dry hopped, it balances hops, malt and yeast at just 4.5 % ABV. Bam Bière comes from Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter, Michigan, a brewery of barrel-aged sour bières since 2004.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyearthymalty
spicy
earthy
malty
yeasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with funky, earthy yeast character—Brett and wild microbes create a complex, slightly musty undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bam Bière

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with pronounced natural cloudiness from bottle conditioning and yeast suspension. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate lacing around the glass as carbonation releases steadily. The haziness is characteristic of the style, presenting an opaque, farmhouse-rustic appearance.

golden, hazyfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with funky, earthy yeast character—Brett and wild microbes create a complex, slightly musty undertone. Behind this sits a spicy maltiness with gentle herbal and floral notes from the dry hopping. The overall impression is savory and alive, typical of a naturally fermented Saison with restraint.

funky, earthy yeastspicy maltherbal, floral

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and dry, with spicy grain notes and an earthy funkiness that moves through the midpalate. Mild sourness and tartness develop alongside a subtle fruity character, while the 28 IBUs provide restrained bitterness and structure without overwhelming the delicate balance. The palate remains crisp and food-friendly throughout.

dry, funkyearthy, spicysubtle sour, tart

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with drying tannins and a lingering earthy-yeasty aftertaste. No harsh bitterness persists; instead, a gentle herbaceous note trails off, leaving the mouth refreshed.

dry finishearthy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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.

Finding a similar Saison

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