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Westport Saison

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Westport Saison takes its cue from the farmhouse ales of southern Belgium: dry, light-bodied and lively in carbonation. New World hops contribute citrus notes, set against the earthy, spicy flavours of the yeast. The beer is fizzy and refreshing while staying complex enough to drink slowly. Barley, wheat and candi sugar go into the brew.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
citrusyearthyspicy
citrusy
earthy
spicy
wheat
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive citrus notes from New World hops—grapefruit and subtle orange zest—layered beneath earthy and spicy character derived from the saison yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Westport Saison

◎ Appearance

Westport Saison presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent quality. A delicate white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The high carbonation is visually evident, with a persistent stream of fine bubbles rising through the beer.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive citrus notes from New World hops—grapefruit and subtle orange zest—layered beneath earthy and spicy character derived from the saison yeast. Soft grain undertones from the barley and wheat provide a gentle malty foundation, while the candi sugar adds a whisper of honeyed complexity without dominating.

citrus notesspicy yeast characterearthy and floraldelicate grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the New World hops delivering measured citrus bite against a light, clean malt body. Mid-palate reveals the interplay of grain, spice, and subtle sweetness from the candi sugar, while moderate bitterness (28 IBU) remains restrained and balanced. The overall impression is lean and refreshing rather than heavy or cloying.

dry and crispcitrus and spicelight-bodiedmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and persistent, with dry spice lingering pleasantly on the palate. A gentle citrus fade and slight earthiness extend the aftertaste without astringency.

dry spicelingering citrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 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.

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