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Three Seasons

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A classic saison, its name a nod to an island where four proper seasons are a rarity. It drinks dry and crisp with a light tartness running through it. The saison yeast supplies most of the aromatic weight: peppery spice, a lemony citrus edge and a faint orchard-fruit note over a pale grainy base. The body stays light, carbonation is high, and the finish is dry and clean with a modest herbal bitterness.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
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
cleanspicytart
clean
spicy
tart
citrusy
herbal
fruity
Aroma
The nose is driven primarily by saison yeast esters and phenolics rather than hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Three Seasons

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that holds firmly with fine lacing. High carbonation creates a persistent, delicate foam collar that clings to the glass throughout the session. The overall presentation is crisp and inviting, befitting the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenbright and clearfine carbonationpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is driven primarily by saison yeast esters and phenolics rather than hop character. Peppery spice mingles with a clean lemony citrus edge, while a subtle orchard-fruit note—apple and stone fruit—rounds the profile over a pale, grainy malt base. The aromatic intensity is moderate and well-composed, with no sharp or harsh elements.

peppery spicelemon citrusorchard fruitclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp with a gentle tartness that develops immediately on the palate. The mid-palate showcases the same spice-and-citrus signature found on the nose, supported by a lean, grainy sweetness from pale Malz. A modest herbal bitterness emerges in the center and carries cleanly to the finish, never harsh or overbearing.

dry and crisplight-bodiedspicy herbaltart fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with the herbal bitterness receding to a whisper. No lingering sweetness or cloying residue; instead, a sense of refreshing clarity and mineral dryness that invites the next sip.

dry and cleanherbal echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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