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Saison

Boundary Brewing
Northern Ireland·Saison
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Belgian-inspired farmhouse ale with fruity yeast esters, spicy pepper notes and a dry, effervescent finish. Light golden with a complex, refreshing character.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicyyeasty
fruity
spicy
yeasty
floral
herbal
wheat
Aroma
The nose is inviting and complex, leading with fruity Belgian yeast esters and subtle citrus notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saison

◎ Appearance

Pours a brilliant light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of the style. A delicate white head forms with fine carbonation visible throughout, demonstrating excellent effervescence and modest head retention typical of well-crafted saisons.

light goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose is inviting and complex, leading with fruity Belgian yeast esters and subtle citrus notes. Spicy pepper undertones emerge alongside delicate floral characteristics, with a clean grain base providing balance without dominating the aromatic profile.

fruity esterscitrusspicy pepperfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with excellent balance between the yeasty complexity and subtle spice. Mid-palate reveals citrus notes and clean grain character, building toward a distinctly dry finish with lingering pepper spice and a vibrant, effervescent mouthfeel.

crispyeastycitrusdry

◑ Finish

Finishes clean and dry with a pleasant peppery spice that fades gracefully. The effervescence provides a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste that invites another sip.

dryclean finishrefreshing
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
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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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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