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A tart saison with sea salt, lemon and lavender — a combination closer to a gose than to a classic farmhouse ale. The salt lifts the acidity without sharpening it, while the lavender sets a floral counterpoint. At 4 percent, in cans: a beer built for refreshment rather than depth.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floraltartsour
floral
tart
sour
citrusy
salty
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and floral notes, where lavender lifts above a subtle lemon zest.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shaeson

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain good head retention and leave delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and floral notes, where lavender lifts above a subtle lemon zest. Sea salt adds a mineral dimension that grounds the more delicate botanical elements without sharpening the overall impression.

lavender, brightlemon zestmineral salinityfloral forward

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tart acidity that moves across the palate without harshness. The salt enhances the sour character while lavender provides a gentle floral counterpoint; the finish is clean and dry, with subtle yeasty undertones that suggest the saison's farmhouse character.

tart, balanced aciditysalty liftdry finishfloral spice

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and clean, leaving behind a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste with lingering lemon and lavender notes. At 4% ABV, the beer recovers quickly, inviting another sip.

dry, mineralbrief finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

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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.

Finding a similar Saison

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