Saison

Saison is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Classic French & Belgian-Style Saison. It typically presents as straw to amber.

ABV: 4.5%-6.5%
IBU: 20-
OG: 1.040-1.060
FG: 1.004-1.008

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.5%-6.5%

ABW:3.55%-5.13%

IBU:20-

Perceived Bitterness:

Medium-low to medium, but not assertive.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Straw to amber

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. If used, specialty grains (malted or unmalted wheat, spelt, etc.) may have a noticeable character.

Hop Profile:

Medium to high and characterized by any of floral, herbal, woody or other attributes typical of European-type hops.

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters are medium to medium-high. Low to medium-low level phenolics may or may not be present. If present phenolics should not be harsh or dominant and should be in harmony with the ester profile and other attributes. Fruity and spicy black attributes derived from Belgian yeast are common. Diacetyl should not be present. In more traditional versions, Brettanomyces yeast-derived aroma and flavor attributes including any of slightly acidic, fruity, horsey, goaty, or leather-like, may be present. These beers are well attenuated and often bottle conditioned contributing some yeast character and high carbonation.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.