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Saison Automne

Burning Sky Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Saison · One of 36 Saisons in hopIQ

Saison Automne is an autumn seasonal saison from Burning Sky Brewery, based in the rural East Sussex village of Firle in southern England. Fermented on whole elderberries, it pours a deep hazy amber, their dark berry character lending the brew a gentle rustic depth. The aroma offers a characteristically Belgian-influenced blend of fruity esters, spicy yeast notes, and a soft earthiness that evokes fallen leaves and cool autumn air. On the palate, lively carbonation lifts flavours of dark berry, orchard fruit, and subtle spice, the elderberries weaving a mild tartness through the bready, rustic malt base. The finish is pleasantly dry and refreshing, with a lingering peppery bite typical of the saison style — a fitting tribute to the changing season from one of England's most respected farmhouse ale producers.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and very crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Saison.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
bubblegum
Distinctive notes
spicy
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saison Automne

Appearance

Saison Automne presents a deep hazy amber pour, its cloudiness arising from the yeast and suspended fruit matter characteristic of the style. The head forms with moderate density and dissipates to a delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation drives visible activity throughout, creating a restless, effervescent character.

deep amberhazy, yeast-drivenfine carbonationdelicate lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with Belgian-inflected fruity esters—stone fruit and subtle bubblegum notes—woven through with a peppery, spicy yeast signature. Beneath lies a quiet earthiness evoking dry leaves and forest floor, complemented by the soft, slightly tart character of fermented elderberries. The overall profile is restrained and rustic, evoking cooler autumnal air.

fruity estersspicy yeastearthy, herbaceousdark berry tartness

Taste

Entry is brisk and refreshing, with crisp carbonation lifting notes of dark berry and orchard fruit across the palate. The bready, rustic malt base provides gentle structure, while the elderberries introduce a mild tartness that threads through the mid-palate without dominating. The spice builds gradually, adding complexity without harshness.

dark berry, peachbready malt backbonemild tartnesspeppery spice

Finish

The finish is pleasantly dry and refreshing, with the elderberry tartness lingering softly. A characteristic saison peppery bite persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate crisp and inviting another sip.

dry, refreshinglingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Saison Automne

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Saison Automne

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, spicy, earthy character as Saison Automne will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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