The aftertaste is nicely dry and the generous hopping provides notes of citrus fruit. Exactly what you can expect from a saison style icon. And a fantastic beer to enjoy in the sun! The current Saison Dupont has been brewed since and has remained almost the same since then. But the history of Saison Dupont goes back much further, to the 18th century. Beer brewers in the 18th century had not yet developed an effective cooling method.
Summer temperatures made fermentation unreliable, so the predecessor of the current saison was brewed only in winter, and kept to drink in the summer. In order to ensure the beer was still good by the end of the summer, extra hops were added. Hops served mainly as a preservative, although this undoubtedly also added flavour. The beer was then donated to the workers on the farm as refreshment. The yeast is what gives the Saison Dupont its character. It is a very strong, hungry yeast species which really forms the soul of this beer, grown under strict control and of course stored carefully.
The yeast consumes sugars in the wort, which gives the beer its typical dry aftertaste. In addition, the temperature of main fermentation is very specific to the Saison Dupont. Normally, 21 degrees Celcius is around average for top fermented beer, but the Dupont is fermented at about 31 degrees. There are some stories of beers being fermented at temperatures as high as 37 or even But at the Dupont brewery they master this trick perfectly: the high fermenting temperature is where the nice fruity, spicy aromas in the beer come from.
If you have a strong sense of taste, you will also notice a slightly refreshing touch in the Saison Dupont. Its dry, fruity and bubbly character makes the saison a good beer to have as an aperitif. It gives your tastebuds a shake up without overstimulating them.
Creamy cheese always fits well with a saison. A simple piece of brie, for example. The carbon dioxide cuts through the fat, while both the beer and the cheese have sense of earthiness to them, bringing this combination together nicely. Finally, try your saison with fish: various kinds of white fish, mussels, mackerel or salmon work well as a pairing. For exceptional American interpretations of Belgian classics, look no further than Allagash. From spontaneously fermented sour ales to crisp and clean saisons, Allagash never misses.
Nearly every beer from the Portland, Maine-based brewery is perfect. The eponymous Saison was a genre-defining beer and Allagash continues to experiment within the farmhouse ale category. Birds Fly South is loud and proud of its love for all things funky. The Greenville, SC brewery may offer a healthy lineup of clean beers decadent stouts and hazy IPAs galore , but the brewery always comes back to its center.
Saisons and farmhouse ales are beers of passion for Birds Fly South. All of their funky offerings feel like true celebrations—like the brewers were joyful brewing and bottling this particular beer. Long live saison! Not least of which is their lineup of saison. Hennepin is a classic but if you manage to find a specialty one-off or seasonal ale, we recommend scooping it up. Burial Beer Co. Although where others might lean into the delicate side of saisons, Burial is rough and metal.
On the contrary, Burial can and bottle designs are iconic and evocative. And the liquid inside is gorgeous. Founders Troy and Emily Casey simply did what they knew how to do: make an exceptional product. The Casey team is a patient one; they allow fermentation to do its thing over extended periods of time in open-top oak fermenters. The end product, whether fruited or not, is luscious and communicates the care taken in making each beer.
Fonta Flora has quickly proved to be one of the best breweries in the Southeast. A true farmhouse brewery, Fonta Flora brews with local agriculture to craft unique beers loaded with a sense of time and place. But, the beauty of this brewery is their willingness to opt for simplicity over complexity without sacrificing quality, mind you from time to time. Come for the fantastic can art, stay for the phenomenal saisons, pale ales, and ESBs. The brewers even cultivate yeast on the cherry blossom tree in front of the brewery imparting a specificity to their beers.
And, they pair with just about any food. Surprisingly, some of our favorite saison brewers tend to be huge metalheads. Whatever the case, Holy Mountain crushes it. The Seattle brewery produces some stunning examples of the style. The funk profile is balanced and a bit floral, again softening that harsh exterior. Founders Matt and Lauren Garcia have taken notes from some of the best natural wineries in California, embuing their base saisons with some lovely acidity and terroir evocative of our favorite Piquettes or Sparkling Zinfandels.
Hill Farmstead is widely regarded as perhaps the best American saison brewery. The remote Vermont farmhouse brewery helmed by enigmatic Shaun Hill is a mecca of Belgian inspiration lovingly translated to the American landscape. Hill even trademarked the term Farmstead ale to preserve his intentionality with this style. Plus, he launched a side brand Grassroots Brewing to further explore the world of Farmstead ales. Boil 3 gallons of water.
Remove from heat and stir in the malt syrup, powder and candi sugar. Resume heating and bring the wort to a boil. Add Styrian Golding bittering hops, Irish moss and boil for 60 minutes. Add the ginger root and bitter orange peel for the last 15 minutes of the boil. Add 0. When done boiling, strain out hops, add wort to two gallons of cool water in a sanitary fermenter, and top off with cool water to 5. Bottle and age for 2—3 weeks.
Get some pointers on brewing one yourself. Learn about the differences between those two styles and the Czech version of a dark lager. Log In Support Cart 0. Search for: Index. Old Farmhouses and New Revivalists Farmhouse brewing in the 19th century had quite a significant seasonal relevance and served many purposes at each farmhouse brewery.
Brewing Saisons The malt character for a saison should be light, but not overwhelm the hop, spice and yeast characters. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can opt-out if you wish.
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