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Troost Saison

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Clove and peppercorns lend a subtle spice, while Belgian yeast adds light fruity aromas; the finish is dry and the feel soft, almost velvety. Brewed with barley, spelt and wheat at 5.2% and 35 IBU, it is a fresh thirst quencher with just enough spice. The style began as a drink for farm workers, and here it is available all year round.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovefruityspicy
clove
fruity
spicy
wheat
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive clove and white pepper aromatics, characteristic of traditional Belgian yeast fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Troost Saison

◎ Appearance

Troost Saison presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and maintains a delicate lacing that clings softly to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive clove and white pepper aromatics, characteristic of traditional Belgian yeast fermentation. Light fruity esters emerge beneath the spice—hints of green apple and citrus zest—while a subtle grainy undertone from the barley, spelt, and wheat blend provides textural depth. The overall impression is dry and herbaceous, inviting rather than heavy.

clove, white pepperBelgian yeast esterscitrus, green appledry, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with spice notes of clove and peppercorn landing immediately on the palate. The mid-palate reveals a soft, velvety mouthfeel underpinned by light fruity character and a gentle grainy sweetness from the mixed grain bill. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, providing balance without assertiveness; the overall profile remains dry and quenching throughout.

spiced, pepperysoft, velvetylightly fruitydry, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with spice notes gradually fading into a dry, grain-forward aftertaste. No harshness or residual sweetness—only a refreshing fade that invites another sip.

dry, longspice fadegrain-forward
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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.

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