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New Belgium Saison 3.3 178

New Belgium Saison

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1783.32/5.03.3/5.0Autumn6.5%41.3Tulip
Commercial Description:
New Belgium's seasonal release, Saison, pays tribute to Belgian farmhouse ales brewed to celebrate the fall harvest. Pale bronze in color, our Saison is slightly spicy and delicately hopped. A sweet malty note glides along with herbal tones produced by an authentic Belgian yeast strain. The finish is surprisingly dry.
Originally, local brewers crafted Saison beers for seasonal workers in the farming community to enjoy at the end of their day. With typical hoppy character and an intriguing Belgian twist, Saison will appeal to hop lovers and wheat beer drinkers alike. Whether you're pushing a plow or a pile of paper work, Saison will help you bask in the afterglow of a job well done.
Saison - Enjoy the season.
Pale bronze in color, this delicately hopped ale has a bright, yeasty, artisanal quality worthy of toasting those long autumn sunsets.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 omhper (12299), Stockholm, Sweden
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/54/103/59/20
Jan 11, 2002  
Golden coloured. Big cardamom flavour. Too big for my liking. Not my favourite of the new Belgiums.


 oh6gdx (9104), Vasa, Finland
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/514/20
Dec 30, 2006  
Bottled (thanks kenb!). Honeyish golden colour, small white head. Aroma is honey, hops and earth. Flavour is fruit, earth, slight hops and nectar. Not too exciting saison. Might be some American hops that make it quite sweet.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 10/08/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Trade

clear golden, scant frothy white head, traces of lace, aroma of bitter spicy funky sweaty leather, light body, malt flavor, lots of spicy esters, good earthy funk, light bitterness

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4


 Oakes (8152), Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Nov 18, 2000    Updated: Jun 23, 2005
A wonderfully acidic, spicy, flavourful rendition of the style. Astonishingly refreshing with a huge blast of ginger and depth of pepper, earthy hoppiness, and a dry finish. Re-Rate is hopefully pending.


 fiulijn (7500), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Dec 20, 2007  
Draught at Cricket’s Grill, Waco
Golden color. An ok beer, with some caramel taste, some sweetness, and a quite evident spicy character.


 harrisoni (6947), Ashford, Kent, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 23, 2006  
On tap at Hop Vine Pub, Seattle. Copper colour with thin beige head. Belgian yeast aroma. Nutty. In fact it’s really nutty. Peanut. I mean it’s peanut. Not unpleasant but doesn’t go anywhere, bit over carbonated.


 TBone (6861), Pori, Finland
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Dec 30, 2006  
Bottled (BB 01/2007)
Honey golden color, small white head. Estery fruity aroma with banana and light sour notes. Fruity (grape, tangerine), earthy, notes of mould. Quite full palate, sweetness in the aftertaste. Yes, it is a saison.


 bierkoning (6100), La Tropica, Netherlands
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Oct 19, 2007  
Bottle, best until jan 07. Golden color. Citrus, flowery hops and pepper in the aroma. Flowery hops, pepper, citrus and a hint of licorice in the flavor. Orange bitter aftertaste. Nice one!



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