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New Morning

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Birrificio del Ducato's flagship Saison — inspired by the Bob Dylan album. New Morning is a pale, spicy Saison brewed with Italian ingredients: herbal, dry and effervescent with a complex yeast character and a refreshing, food-friendly finish. One of Italy's finest Saisons and the beer that introduced many Italian drinkers to the farmhouse ale tradition.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyherbalyeasty
spicy
herbal
yeasty
mineral
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose is complex and inviting, leading with distinctive herbal and spicy notes characteristic of Belgian saison yeasts, complemented by subtle fruity esters and earthy undertones from Italian ingredients.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Morning

◎ Appearance

New Morning presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that demonstrates impressive retention. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with active effervescence that speaks to its farmhouse character and fresh, lively nature.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is complex and inviting, leading with distinctive herbal and spicy notes characteristic of Belgian saison yeasts, complemented by subtle fruity esters and earthy undertones from Italian ingredients. There's a refreshing, dry quality to the aromatics with no heavy malt sweetness, instead revealing peppery and slightly floral nuances.

herbalspicy pepperfruity estersearthy

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and effervescent with vibrant spice and herbal flavors providing complexity throughout. A dry, grainy malt foundation supports the yeast character without sweetness, while moderate bitterness (30 IBU) integrates seamlessly, building toward a clean, food-friendly finish with lingering pepper and fruit notes.

dryspicycrispfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and refreshing with a pleasant dry quality that invites another sip. Subtle spice and herbal notes linger briefly, leaving the palate ready for food or another pour.

drycleanrefreshing
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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

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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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