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Vetra Saison

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Top-fermented with a Belgian yeast and brewed with pils and wheat malt, this saison takes its freshness from the peel of Calabrian lemons. The lemon runs through the aroma alongside the yeast character, and Hallertau Blanc is the only hop. With 12 IBU the bitterness is slight. The beer is one of the six in Vetra's fixed line-up.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
European Beer Star
New-Style Saison
★Gold — European Beer Star (New-Style Saison)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusywheatyeasty
citrusy
wheat
yeasty
clean
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh Calabrian lemon peel, bright and citric, woven through a clean Belgian yeast character that carries subtle spice and floral notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vetra Saison

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head builds with moderate volume and displays steady retention, laying down delicate lacing as it recedes.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh Calabrian lemon peel, bright and citric, woven through a clean Belgian yeast character that carries subtle spice and floral notes. Hallertau Blanc contributes a refined herbal undertone without aggressive hop presence, creating an inviting and delicate aromatic profile.

Calabrian lemonBelgian yeast spiceherbal refinement

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and crisp, with the lemon character translating seamlessly from aroma into palate. The pils and wheat malt foundation provides soft cereal sweetness that balances the citric acidity. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the fruit and yeast complexity to remain the focal point.

citric aciditysoft malt sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-short, clean finish with the lemon note lingering alongside a gentle herbal fade. The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, leaving no residual sweetness.

lemon fadedryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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