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RATINGS: 180   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.3   SEASONAL: Autumn   EST. CALORIES: 195   ABV: 6.5%
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.


3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
ilikestuff (224) - Irving, Texas, USA - OCT 4, 2006
Not a bad brew at all, but not what I was expecting from the normally smooth New Belgium brews. Had a strong bit at first with a high amount of carbonation. Flavor becomes slightly acidic with an odd spicy flavor. Not a bad brew, but other NB’s are better.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
swanmann (393) - Norman, Oklahoma, USA - OCT 3, 2006
Bottle poured a beautiful, rich amber, with a thin bright white head that vanished immediately. Sort of a buttery yeast aroma, with slightly floral nose. Nice balanced palate with a lightly spicey, caramel forefront and dry finish. The fruity notes hang right in there with the hops. Delicious approachable beer.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
troopie (1557) - Munchen an der Willamette, Oregon, USA - OCT 3, 2006
Bottle, perhaps a little too cold. Small white fast disappearing head. Gold colour, somewhat lile fall pumpkin. Fruity small aroma. Malty flavour, a little spicy but not like a great saison. Spicy finish. Good value for money. A good workaday boerhuis bier.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
uglyblond1 (177) - Nebraska, USA - OCT 3, 2006
On tap. A yellow/light amber color. A pleasant hop and light malt aroma. Flavor is a little earthy and almost toast like with a nice hop balance and some complex malt character. It isn’t bad, a drinkable ale, but not one I would choose often.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
MIBRomeo (2105) - Wisconsin, USA - OCT 2, 2006
pours to a yellow color w/ a small off white head. Aroma is well spiced w/ a spicy hop character and some black peppers. Palate is prety avg. Flavor is full of light fruits, some bread notes, pretty sweet sugars and a light pepper. ok.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
hophead75 (2005) - Largo, Florida, USA - OCT 1, 2006
GABF 06. Aroma is spicy and sweet. Taste is spicy and hoppy up front, with some sweet malts in the middle. Lightly spicy finish.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Zinister (1417) - Houston, Texas, USA - OCT 1, 2006
Golden pour with a thin head. Nice spiced hop taste with a sweet backbone that I’m alright with. Nice fruit characters with that Belgium yeast.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
marcus (3776) - Sacramento, California, USA - SEP 30, 2006
This golden ale poured with a thin off-white head. This heavily hopped ale is well-spiced, but a bit too "sweet and sour" for a saison.


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