Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Ommegang Hennepin
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.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Food Pairing
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