Kernel Bière de Saison
A farmhouse ale fermented with the brewery's house mixed culture of saison yeast, Brettanomyces and bacteria, on a grist of Maris Otter, wheat malt and oats. Young, it is bright, tart and dry with a subtle spritz: lemon, grass, herbs and the spice of the saison yeast, ending on a gentle sour tang. With age it gains more fruit, deeper spice and soft leathery, funky notes. Batches differ, finished either with seasonal hops or refermented with whole fruit such as raspberries, sour cherries or damsons.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Kernel Bière de Saison
Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.
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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