hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Saison des Plages

Tap to rate

A Belgian-inspired saison in the range since 2017, hopped with Bravo and Citra and brewed with lemon peel. Lemon leads from start to finish, sharpened by the peel and carried further by the hops, while the Belgian yeast lays a peppery, faintly spicy note underneath. The body is light, the carbonation high and the finish dry and herbal. There is no real acidity to speak of, so the beer stays on the citrus and spice side of the style.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
citrusyspicyherbal
citrusy
spicy
herbal
hoppy
yeasty
Aroma
Lemon peel leads the bouquet with bright, sharp citrus notes that dominate from the first nosing.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saison des Plages

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a continuous stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam collar throughout the tasting.

light goldencrisp white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

Lemon peel leads the bouquet with bright, sharp citrus notes that dominate from the first nosing. Belgian yeast contributes a subtle peppery and faintly spicy undertone, while Bravo and Citra hops add herbal complexity without overwhelming the citrus character.

fresh lemon peelpeppery yeastherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus character backed by light, crisp body and a dry profile that unfolds cleanly across the mid-palate. Lemon peel sharpness mingles with gentle spice from the Belgian yeast and a measured hop bitterness, creating a balanced interplay without acidity dominating the impression.

citrus-forwardpeppery-spicedry, clean palate

◑ Finish

A dry, herbal finish persists with lingering citrus and spice notes. The aftertaste remains crisp and hoppy without harshness, fading gradually into a clean, refreshing conclusion.

dry, herbalcrisp fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Saison des Plages

More from Les Brasseurs du Nord

Blanche des Cimes
Blanche des Cimes
Witbier
3.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Boréale Blanche
Boréale Blanche
Witbier
4.2%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Boréale Blonde
Boréale Blonde
Blonde Ale
4.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Boréale Cuivrée
Boréale Cuivrée
Scottish Ale
6.9%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Boréale Dorée
Boréale Dorée
Golden Ale
4.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Boréale IPA
Boréale IPA
IPA
6.2%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Boréale IPA Légère
Boréale IPA Légère
Session IPA
3.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Boréale Lager

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 citrusy, dry, light character as Saison des Plages will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Saison beers in hopIQ →New to Saison? Read our guide →Browse Canada beers →