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Anna is a deep golden Saison that the brewery presents as a twist on its hoppy Aenne. It is brewed with whole cones of Groene Bel, an unusual hop variety that brings subtle spicy notes along with herbal and floral aromas. Tasters describe a raw, doughy and grainy malt base, a light phenolic spice and a gentle bitterness in the dry finish. The brewery calls it a beer whose flavour develops over time and recommends storing it cold and drinking it fresh.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
floralherbalspicy
floral
herbal
spicy
malty
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with herbal and floral notes from the Groene Bel hops, layered beneath a distinctive spicy character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anna

◎ Appearance

Anna presents a deep golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with moderate density and leaves fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears gently active, appropriate for a classically conditioned Saison.

deep goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbal and floral notes from the Groene Bel hops, layered beneath a distinctive spicy character. Beneath lies a raw, doughy malt foundation that anchors the profile without dominating. Light phenolic spice from fermentation adds complexity and suggests this beer's character will evolve with proper cold storage.

herbalfloralspicyphenolic

◐ Taste

The palate leads with grainy, bread-like malt character that feels substantial without heaviness. Mid-palate brings forward the hop-derived spice and subtle herbal qualities, while a gentle but clean bitterness builds steadily. The finish is dry and slightly peppery, with the phenolic spice persisting as the beer warms slightly on the tongue.

grainybread-forwardherbal spicedry finish

◑ Finish

A crisp, lingering dryness carries through the aftertaste, with a light peppery snap that fades gradually. The phenolic character remains present but restrained, leaving an impression of freshness and gentle complexity.

drypepperyclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Anna

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Anna

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 dry, floral, herbal character as Anna will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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