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Haarlem Harvest

Two Chefs Brewing
Netherlands·Saison
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Grapes and blueberries in a layered, gently tart mixed-fermentation saison. Haarlem Harvest is a 5.6% saison fermented with the house mixed culture, steel-conditioned and aged on hand-foraged Haarlem wine grapes, then finished with a touch of blueberry purée. It belongs to the Experimental Series and is a very limited edition.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
berryfruitytart
berry
fruity
tart
sour
funky
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with bright berry fruit—ripe blueberry and dark grape skin—layered over earthy, funky notes from the house mixed culture.
also:spicy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Haarlem Harvest

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a slight haze, reflecting the wine grape and blueberry additions. The head forms delicate white foam that settles to a thin lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and controlled, befitting a steel-conditioned saison.

pale goldenlightly hazydelicate head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright berry fruit—ripe blueberry and dark grape skin—layered over earthy, funky notes from the house mixed culture. Beneath lies a subtle yeasty complexity with hints of white pepper and dry hay, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet.

ripe blueberrywine grapefunky yeastwhite pepper spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and crisp, with tart berry acidity at the forefront and a mild fruity sweetness midway through. The mixed fermentation brings a gentle funkiness and slight winey character, while a restrained spicy yeast profile adds complexity. Bitterness remains soft and integrated at 28 IBU, never dominating.

tart berriesdry fruitymild funkinessbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with residual tartness and a touch of dark fruit lingering on the palate. A subtle yeasty note persists without heaviness, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.

dry finishlingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Saison

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