Some of us at Upland took a hiking trip on the Tecumseh trail in Brown County, Indiana, and while climbing the many switchbacks, we started to crave a good saison. One of 2013’s “15 Beers for 15 Years”, Hill Walker is the refreshing summer-drinking answer to our prayers. This beer features late hop additions and two yeast strains – one to enhance traditional saison flavor, and one to build a crisp finish. Rye adds the perfect complexity to a simple malt base. Fruity yet spicy, this beer finishes dry with subtle hop aroma, a nice peppery rye malt flavor, high carbonation, and lovely effervescence.