Saisons

A New Saison from Golden Road

Golden Road Brewing (Los Angeles, CA) has been on fire since they day they launched the brewery.  The all-can brewery has a core lineup that includes Point The Way IPA, Get Up Off of That Brown, Golden Road Hefeweizen, Cabrillo Continue Reading →

New Allagash Saison Ships

Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) has a new year round offering that is headed to shelves now – Allagash Saison.

Draft has been slowing making its way into markets since February, but 12oz/4 packs have now left the brewery.

…our interpretation of a Continue Reading →

Stone Creates New “Saison”

Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA) has been hinting at the release of a new beer a little different then their usual hop aggressive, or “arrogant” ales. By the looks of it, that beer will be Stone Saison.

Stone also owns a Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Golden Road Brewing, Headlines

A New Saison from Golden Road

Golden Road Brewing (Los Angeles, CA) has been on fire since they day they launched the brewery.  The all-can brewery has a core lineup that includes Point The Way IPA, Get Up Off of That Brown, Golden Road Hefeweizen, Cabrillo Kolsch, Wolf Among Weeds IPA, and 329 Days of Sun Lager.

Coming soon to cans in a  “collaborative effort” is Golden Road Saison Pamplemousse. “Pamplemousse” means grapefruit, which in true sunny California fashion, is brewed with the citrus fruit.

More info to come on the “collaborative” aspect Golden Road Saison Pamplemousse.

Style: Saison (w/ Grapefruit)
Availability: 12oz Cans
Arrival: TBA

5.8% ABV 

Read more: Canned Craft Beer

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater’s 17th Annivesary Ale Hits Shelves [VIDEO]

SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta) is almost legal. On February 23rd, the brewery turns 17 years old. If you know craft brewing, you know that means a special beer release.

This year, the brewery changed things up a bit. Instead of a big imperial IPA, barleywine, or strong ale, Head brewer Nick Nock and Jonathan Newman chose a farmhouse ale. SweetWater is known for hops. Not saisons. That is, until you get a taste of this concoction. This big 9% saison uses a French saison yeast for the first fermentation, then bottled conditioned with brettanomyces for round two. It tastes great now, or years from now when you take the bottles out of your stash.

SweetWater 17th Anniversary Ale debuts on February 23rd at the brewery’s birthday throw down. 22oz bombers will arrive in all of Sweetwater’s markets shortly after.

Style: Saison
Hops: Galena, Saaz, Centennial, Amarillo
Malts: Melanoidin

Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. One time release

9% ABV

Update: 3/19 – Check your shelves. 22oz Bombers have arrived.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, New Releases

New Allagash Saison Ships

Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) has a new year round offering that is headed to shelves now – Allagash Saison.

Draft has been slowing making its way into markets since February, but 12oz/4 packs have now left the brewery.

…our interpretation of a classic Belgian farmhouse style. It is a golden hued beer, brewed with a 2-Row blend, malted rye, oats and dark Belgian candi sugar. It was hopped with Tettnang, Bravo and Cascade hops. Fermented with a traditional saison yeast strain, this beer exhibits notes of spice and tropical fruit in the aroma. Citrus and a peppery spice dominate the flavor and make way for a pleasant malt character.

Style: Saison (w/ Candi Sugar)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Year round
Arrival: Late March, 2014

6.1% ABV

Pic via Allagash Brewing 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Creates New “Saison”

Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA) has been hinting at the release of a new beer a little different then their usual hop aggressive, or “arrogant” ales. By the looks of it, that beer will be Stone Saison.

Stone also owns a farm that grows various herbs and spices for their restaurant – Stone World Bistro & Gardens. Just like the restaurant, this farm-to-table saison is brewed with home grown lemon zest, lemon thyme, and lavender.

In spring 2011, Stone bought the farm, literally, taking over 19 acres of fertile Southern California soil where we now grow pristine fruits, vegetables, herbs and more for our Stone Brewing World Bistro &. Gardens restaurants. A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale stoked with lemon zest, plus lemon thyme and lavender straight from Stone Farms. This spring-to-summer saison is citric and herbal on the palate with a dry, peppery finish. Thanks to the infusion of fresh West Coast ingredients, this isn’t your everyday saison. It’s our saison-100% Stone. Celebrate the sunny season with an authentic taste of our farm and, with it, our commitment to quality.

Look for Stone Saison in 12oz bottles and draft.

Style: Saison (w/ Lemon Zest, Lavender, Thyme)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Arrival: TBA

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Anchor Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

Anchor Brewing Releases Saison with “Cali Twist”

Anchor Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA) announced today the addition of Anchor Saison Spring Ale to their lineup.

While saisons originate in Wallonia, a French-speaking portion of Belgium. Anchor is taking a “California twist” to this saison, with the addition of in state grown lemongrass, lemon pepper, and ginger.

…The distinctiveness of roasted Belgian wheat malt is enhanced by the peppery, clove-like flavors of  a locally cultured saison-style yeast. And, for this release, Anchor chose three California ingredients—lemongrass, lemon peel, and ginger—whose synergy adds a tangy crispness and herbal spiciness to this sharply refreshing, uniquely Californian saison.

Anchor recently released Fort Ross Farmhouse Ale in the Zymaster Series. That was the first time the brewery has brewed/experimented with a Belgian-style yeast. After the big response, Head brewer Mark Carpenter thought a saison would fit the Anchor lineup nicely. Look for Anchor Saison from now until May, 2014.

Style: Saison (w/ Lemongrass, Lemon Peel, Ginger)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. March-May. First Release.

7.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Tahoe Mountain Brewing

Tahoe Mountain Brewing Saison Savoureuse

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Breakside Brewery, Coming Soon, Headlines, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers Collaborates with Breakside Brewery

While craft breweries are popping up across the U.S., some breweries have been doing this for 30 years. Widmer Brothers Brewing (Portland, OR) has been at it for three decades, setting new standards for craft beer in the world. A series of collaborations is planned to mark the occasion, like this new saison.

Widmer Brothers Saison à Fleurs is brewed with Portland’s Breakside Brewery. The farmhouse style ale features chrysanthemum, jasmine, and Szechuan peppercorns.

Inspired by the vibrant late spring and early summer seasons, Saison Fieurs Is a lively farmhouse style ale brewed with Chrysanthemum, Jasmine and Szechuan Peppercorn.  A collaboration between Portland’s Breakside Brewery and Widmer Brothers Brewing, Salson a Fieurs Is a unique take on a traditional farmhouse style, marrying rich floral and tropical notes and white pepper yeast character with distinctive spice flavors of the Far East.

Widmer Brothers Saison a Fleurs will be available in 22oz bottles across currently serviced markets.

Style: Saison (w/ Chrysanthemum, Jasmine, Szechuan Peppercorn)
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: TBA

6.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay