Saison

Saison is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. It typically presents as straw to light amber. Low, but providing foundation for the overall balance. Low to medium and characterized by European-type hops: floral, herbal and/or woody traits are common.

ABV: 5.0%-6.8%
IBU: 20-38
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 3-7
OG: 1.040-1.060
FG: 1.004-1.008

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:5.0%-6.8%

ABW:4.0%-5.4%

IBU:20-38

Perceived Bitterness:

Medium-low to medium, but not assertive.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Straw to light amber

SRM:3-7

EBC:6-14

Clarity:

Chill haze or slight yeast haze is acceptable

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.040-1.060

Original Gravity °P:10-14.7

Final Gravity:1.004-1.008

Final Gravity °P:1-2

Body:

Very low to low

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Low, but providing foundation for the overall balance.

Hop Profile:

Low to medium and characterized by European-type hops: floral, herbal and/or woody traits are common.

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters are medium to high. Low to medium-low level phenolics may be present, expressed as spice-like or other attributes. Phenolics should not be harsh or dominant and should be in harmony with ester profile and hops. Fruity and spicy black pepper attributes derived from Belgian yeast are common. Diacetyl should not be present. Low levels of Brettanomyces yeast-derived ﬂavors that are slightly acidic, fruity, horsey, goaty and/or leather-like, may be present but are not required. These beers are well attenuated and often bottle conditioned contributing some yeast character and high carbonation.

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.

No beers have been reviewed in this style.