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Saison Brett

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🌍 Canada · Brett Saison · One of 3 Brett Saisons in hopIQ

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

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Brett Saison.
Hop character
spicy hop
floral
grassy
earthy
Fermentation & yeast
tart
funky
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Saison Brett

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 Saison Brett

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.

Finding a similar Brett Saison

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, citrusy, spicy-hop character as Saison Brett will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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