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Black Currant Saison

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Jammy black currant and berry notes run through this effervescent farmhouse ale, one of Voodoo's limited-time offerings, scheduled for May and June 2027. Voodoo has brewed in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, and the Meadville brewery makes many of its flagship and seasonal beers.

ABV
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
berryfruityyeasty
berry
fruity
yeasty
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent jammy black currant and dark berry fruit, balanced by subtle herbal and peppery notes from the farmhouse yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black Currant Saison

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with slight clarity, characteristic of the Saison style. Fine, persistent carbonation generates a delicate white head that clings to the glass with moderate lacing. The effervescence is lively and inviting, suggesting a refreshing drinking experience.

pale goldenfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent jammy black currant and dark berry fruit, balanced by subtle herbal and peppery notes from the farmhouse yeast. A gentle spiciness emerges beneath, with light floral undertones typical of noble hops. The overall impression is fruity and complex without overwhelming alcohol warmth.

black currant jamdark berriesherbal spiceyeasty complexity

◐ Taste

Entry brings crisp berry sweetness that transitions to a dry, effervescent mid-palate with integrated spicy yeast character. The black currant and fruit notes persist throughout without cloying; modest bitterness from Edelhopfen provides gentle balance. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a subtle fruity dryness on the palate.

berry-forwarddry and crispbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with lingering jammy fruit notes and a pleasant dry sensation. The aftertaste remains clean and slightly peppery, inviting another sip.

dry farewellfruity aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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