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Bière du Nord

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A bière de mars, brewed to mark the arrival of spring. This amber Missouri saison was brewed in December 2023 and aged until September 2024, fermented in puncheon. Bottled in October once the final blend was reached, then left to condition. 7 percent.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyyeastymalty
spicy
yeasty
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose presents a striking interplay of noble hop spice and fermentation character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bière du Nord

◎ Appearance

A pale amber hue with bright clarity and gentle effervescence. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. The carbonation is refined and measured, befitting a beer of extended conditioning.

pale amberbright, clearpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a striking interplay of noble hop spice and fermentation character. Yeast-derived phenolics and subtle citrus notes emerge alongside gentle orchard fruit and a whisper of peppery warmth. Beneath lies a soft, wheaten malz foundation that grounds the aromatic profile without dominating.

spicy, pepperyyeasty, phenoliccitrus, orchard fruitwheaten malz

◐ Taste

Entry brings forward an elegant spice character balanced by crisp acidity and restrained bitterness. The mid-palate develops a dry, slightly mineral quality with fruity undertones and a smooth mouthfeel that belies the beer's underlying complexity. Fermentation esters remain present but integrated, never cloying.

spicy, drycrisp aciditysmooth, refinedsubtle fruit esters

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with spice gradually fading to a dry, peppery aftertaste. No harsh tannins or oxidative notes emerge; the extended aging in wood has resolved into a harmonious conclusion.

dry, peppery fadeclean finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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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