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Saison Brett

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A dry farmhouse ale of Belgian inspiration, fermented in oak first with saison yeast and then with brettanomyces. Fresh hay and wildflower lead, with lemon zest cutting through and a leathery, faintly earthy note arriving late from the second fermentation. The beer attenuates almost completely, so the finish is very dry, carrying a light tartness and a spicy, grassy hop edge at 35 IBU.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold Medal · 2015
World Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2016
World Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2018
World Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — World Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — World Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyspicy hopgrassy
citrusy
spicy hop
grassy
floral
tart
earthy
Aroma
Opens with prominent fresh hay and wildflower character, evoking a farmhouse provenance.
also:funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saison Brett

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent transparency and bright clarity. Fine, persistent white head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Opens with prominent fresh hay and wildflower character, evoking a farmhouse provenance. Bright lemon zest cuts through the floral notes, while a subtle leathery and earthy undertone emerges—the signature of brettanomyces work. The nose remains dry and refined, with no vinous or oxidative edge.

fresh haywildflowerslemon zestleathery funk

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a saline mineral quality that accentuates the citrus character. The palate shows layered complexity: grassy hop bitterness (35 IBU) integrates seamlessly with a light, pleasant tartness from the brett fermentation. The beer attenuates nearly to dryness, leaving behind spicy, herbal notes and a fine earthy complexity without astringency.

bone-drycitrus bitegrassy hopslight tartness

◑ Finish

Clean, lingering finish with crisp acidity and a faint spicy-herbal whisper. The dryness persists throughout, with no residual sweetness or cloying aftertaste.

dry finishcrispherbal persistence
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
84
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 Brett Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Brett 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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