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Farmette

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Tart citrus rind, spring rain and subtle clove run through this wild saison, with woodsy earthiness and a lemon tang. French saison yeast works alongside Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus, and the beer spends time on French and Hungarian oak with the brewery's house culture, a mix of microflora it has cultivated since its first foray into wild fermentation. 6.5% ABV, brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
oakcitrusyearthy
oak
citrusy
earthy
tart
clove
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with bright lemon zest and fresh citrus rind, layered beneath earthy, woodsy undertones from extended oak aging.
also:sour,herbal,spicy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farmette

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with pronounced haze from wild yeast and bacterial fermentation. The head rises quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacework as it recedes. Bright carbonation animates the body throughout.

pale goldenhazypersistent lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon zest and fresh citrus rind, layered beneath earthy, woodsy undertones from extended oak aging. Subtle clove and herbal notes emerge alongside a light funkiness characteristic of Brettanomyces, with a faint spring-rain minerality threading through the composition.

citrus rindwoodsy oaksubtle funkclove spicemineral freshness

◐ Taste

Tart and lemon-forward on entry, with oak-derived earthiness and a dry, slightly spicy mid-palate driven by the wild fermentation character. Lactobacillus acidity builds gradually, balanced by modest bittering units and a subtle clove warmth from the saison yeast. The palate remains crisp and food-friendly despite its complexity.

bright tartnessoak-derived earthinesscitrus tangfunky complexitydry, spicy finish on palate

◑ Finish

Clean and dry, with lingering citrus acidity and a whisper of herbal, woody character that fades gradually. The Brett and Lacto influence persists as a subtle funky note in the aftertaste without becoming aggressive.

dry finishlingering citrussubtle funk fade
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
83
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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