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Shaeson

Side Project Brewing
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🌍 United States · Saison · One of 51 Saisons in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

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.
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
salty
spicy
Hop character
floral
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Shaeson

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 Shaeson

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 floral, tart, sour character as Shaeson will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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