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Ommegang Hennepin

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Named after the first European to describe Niagara Falls. A farmhouse saison with spicy, earthy Belgian yeast character, citrus and pepper, and a dry, effervescent finish. One of America's finest saisons.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyearthycitrusy
spicy
earthy
citrusy
yeasty
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose is aromatic and complex, leading with distinctive Belgian yeast character featuring prominent notes of clove and subtle banana esters.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ommegang Hennepin

◎ Appearance

Hennepin presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that persists beautifully. The beer displays fine carbonation with consistent, delicate bubbles rising through the glass, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted saisons.

pale goldenclearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is aromatic and complex, leading with distinctive Belgian yeast character featuring prominent notes of clove and subtle banana esters. Citrus and herbal notes weave throughout, complemented by a light peppery spice and earthy undertones that suggest authentic farmhouse origins.

Belgian yeastclovecitrusherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and refreshing, with a medium body that carries wheat-forward malt character balanced by spicy phenolic yeast contributions. Flavors of clove and pepper dominate the mid-palate, while subtle citrus notes add brightness without overwhelming the delicate farmhouse complexity.

crispspicywheat-forwardclove-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and effervescent, with the carbonation providing a lively, clean conclusion. Peppery spice and herbal notes linger pleasantly without becoming astringent, leaving a refreshing and inviting aftertaste.

drycleaneffervescent
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
86
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.

Finding a similar Saison

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