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Philter Saison

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The Saison opened the brewery's small-batch Brewhouse Series. Belgian saison yeast supplies the backbone of the aroma, pepper, clove and a dry, faintly rustic character, while a dry-hopping with Azacca lays fresh citrus and tropical fruit over the top. The body is light for 5.8 percent and the finish dry, as the style requires.

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
clovespicytropical
clove
spicy
tropical
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The bouquet opens with classic Belgian saison yeast character—peppery, clove-forward notes form the aromatic foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Philter Saison

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with a pale straw transparency. The beer presents a fine, persistent head with good retention and lacing. Carbonation is bright and active, lending a vibrant, effervescent character to the glass.

pale goldenclearfine foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The bouquet opens with classic Belgian saison yeast character—peppery, clove-forward notes form the aromatic foundation. Azacca dry-hopping contributes a fresh citrus and tropical fruit layer, with hints of grapefruit and stone fruit lending brightness and lift to the nose.

pepperclovecitrustropical fruityeast-driven

◐ Taste

The palate is light and crisp for its alcohol content, with a dry entry that allows the spice and yeast complexity to emerge early. Clove and subtle black pepper notes weave through the mid-palate, while the Azacca hops introduce tangerine and mango notes. The finish is decidedly dry, with a gentle bitterness and lingering peppery warmth characteristic of the style.

drypepperycrispcitrusylight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the yeast spice fading gracefully into a faint, pleasant bitterness. A subtle tropical fruitiness persists in the aftertaste without becoming cloying.

drycleanmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar Saison

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