Your Favorite Saisons

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  1. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    So 2013 is quickly turning into a Saison Summer for me. I find that I love this style and that it can vary greatly depending on the creativeness of the brewer. I'll list my 5 favorites thus far, but am interested in others favorites. Saisons are rare in WI.

    1. Prairie Hop - I would buy this every week in the summer if it was available in WI.
    2. Prairie Gold - My favorite "sour" as it is like homemade lemonade.
    3. Tropic King - Good lord is this mega tropical fruit flavored. So good.
    4. Prairie Standard - Nice all around Saison that is easy drinking.
    4. Red Barn - Another nice Saison with a lemon and sweet clover taste to it.

    Special mention to Sofie and Hennepin for their availability in WI.

    So I love a beer that is not readily available in WI. I'm hoping that this changes in the near future. Prairie Ales, please start distro to WI since you are in IA, and IL already.
     
    #1 Ri0, Jun 23, 2013
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  2. seanchai

    seanchai Maven (1,442) May 23, 2009 Virginia

    Brooklyn Sorachi Ace - so damn refreshing.
     
    #2 seanchai, Jun 23, 2013
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  3. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    Four by Upright Brewing. Low ABV and immensely refreshing.
     
    #3 morimech, Jun 23, 2013
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  4. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    St. Feuillien Saison is available in 4pk tallboys now!
     
    #4 afrokaze, Jun 23, 2013
  5. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    All lists of saisons should include two of the best domestic saisons out there; Hennepin and Sorachi Ace.
     
    #5 socon67, Jun 23, 2013
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  6. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    A couple I tried at Savor Craft last week and really liked was Cigar City Cucumber Saison and Boulevard Saison Brett. Two very different takes on the style but both are solid choices.
     
    #6 socon67, Jun 23, 2013
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  7. bdonley5

    bdonley5 Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 Michigan

    Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna
     
    #7 bdonley5, Jun 23, 2013
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  8. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Looks like one I need to try.
     
    #8 Ri0, Jun 23, 2013
  9. yourefragile

    yourefragile Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2006 District of Columbia

    McKenzie Saison Vautour (du Bois). Hasn't been bottled in a year or two, but still my favorite.
     
    #9 yourefragile, Jun 23, 2013
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  10. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Fantome makes some good ones..
    I second Brooklyn Sorachi Ace being awesome..
    I also really like Rockmill Saison..
     
    #10 BB1313, Jun 23, 2013
  11. seanchai

    seanchai Maven (1,442) May 23, 2009 Virginia

    What's interesting about saisons is that more and more breweries are adding them to their portfolio like the great IPA rush of several years ago. However, as you would expect, the execution is lagging a little behind.

    For example, here in Virginia I've recently tried saisons from three excellent breweries: Hardywood Park (Richmond), Blue Mountain (Afton) and Champion (Charlottesville). Hardywood's has the effervescence but lacked much flavor. Blue Mountain and Champion had great flavor but lacked the pop. I look forward to all three locking the style down. Such a great summer, kick-back-and-relax beer.
     
    #11 seanchai, Jun 23, 2013
  12. Skrip

    Skrip Savant (1,156) Oct 7, 2012 New Jersey
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    this or Vera Mae
     
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  13. j47paco

    j47paco Zealot (740) Dec 19, 2010 California
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    Great Divide Colette. I've been enjoying that one quite a bit lately.
     
    #13 j47paco, Jun 23, 2013
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  14. Tukee

    Tukee Devotee (387) Aug 1, 2009 Arizona

    I'm loving the explosion in saisons to choose from!
    Tank 7, Collette, Hennepin, Sofie & Pepe Nero
    In the AZ heat I really like some of the low ABV one coming out
     
    #14 Tukee, Jun 23, 2013
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  15. tikk

    tikk Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2007 Canada (YT)

    I'd have to second and third the Sofie and Hennepin. I've been loving Cellar Door, in fact I just got a growler of it that I can't wait to get into tonight.
     
    #15 tikk, Jun 23, 2013
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  16. BlastBeats

    BlastBeats Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 Illinois

    Boulevard Saison Brett, Fantome Saison, and Stillwater Stateside Saison are a few of my favorites. I really want to try Cellar Door.
     
    #16 BlastBeats, Jun 23, 2013
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  17. Buster

    Buster Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2012 Oklahoma

    Prairie Artisan Ales: Prairie Somewhere, Prairie Hop, Prairie Ale, and Prairie Standard.
    Boulevard: Tank 7 and Saison Brett
    Great Divide: Colette
     
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  18. libbey

    libbey Initiate (0) May 18, 2008 British Indian Ocean Territory

    Logsdon Seizon-Bretta and Upright #7 are my favorite local options.

    I have also really enjoyed the Prairie and HF Saison's that I've gotten to try
     
    #18 libbey, Jun 23, 2013
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  19. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Love Buzz. Not only is it my favorite Saison, it's my favorite beer period!
     
    #19 BottleCaps80, Jun 23, 2013
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  20. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Is that a local?
     
    #20 Ri0, Jun 23, 2013
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