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Daisy & Doris

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Bright aromas of cracked pepper, clove and spice with dashes of lemon lead into a dry, snappy, refreshing finish, with sparkling carbonation lifting the body. Named after two of Thornbridge's favourite cows at its smallholding, this classic saison pours pale gold with a lively white head and a light haze.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyclovecitrusy
spicy
clove
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive cracked pepper and clove notes, followed by gentle spice aromatics that frame the character well.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daisy & Doris

◎ Appearance

Daisy & Doris presents a pale gold colour with a bright, inviting appearance. A lively white head crowns the pour, displaying good retention and fine lacework as it settles. A light haze runs throughout, characteristic of the style and adding to its approachable, unfiltered character.

pale goldwhite headlight hazevibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive cracked pepper and clove notes, followed by gentle spice aromatics that frame the character well. A subtle lemon zest cuts through, adding brightness and lift. The overall impression is dry and herbal rather than fruit-forward, with the saison yeast contributing a peppery complexity.

cracked pepperclove spicecitrus zestherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and snappy, with the dry character established immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals delicate spice notes with a light, clean body that avoids heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, providing balance without dominating; the finish remains dry and composed throughout.

dry, snappylight bodyrestrained bitternessspiced

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and clean, with the sparkling carbonation lifting the beer and preventing any lingering residue. A dry, peppery note persists in the aftertaste, encouraging another sip.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
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

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.

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