Le Merle
Exotic tropical fruit aromas rise from abundant hops and a Belgian yeast strain in this pale, rustic saison, straw in color, 7.5% ABV and 26 IBU. The brewing traditions of Flanders inspired it. Le Merle, the Blackbird, honors Merle, wife of co-founder Mark Ruedrich, for all she has contributed since the brewery's founding. Gold at the 2021 European Beer Star.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Le Merle
Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.
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.
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 tropical, fruity, hoppy character as Le Merle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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