This post doesnt have to do with any specific beer but more so an entire style of beer.
Saisons (french for season) are a delicious, refreshing pale ale hailing from the Belgian speaking farmhouses of the Wallonia region of France. These beers were created in the winter months and conditioned until late summer where the farm workers consumed the refreshing beer throughout the late harvest. Not only did it create a strong sense of morale throughout the workers after a long summer, it allowed them to stay hydrated without needing potable water.
To me, Saisons are a breed of quintessential beers. If you ever walked into a bar and just said "give me a beer," I see this being one of the few styles that any conn0isseur or any simpleton can enjoy.
This has become one of my favorite styles over the years so Ill share a few of my favorites with you:
Ommegang Hennepin
Saison Dupont
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere
Saint Somewhere Saison Athene
Southampton Saison
Feel free to pick one of these up for a GREAT summer beer. You will thank me later.
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