Best American Saisons

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  1. phillyhops

    phillyhops Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 New Jersey

    I recently managed to get my hands on a few bottles from Casey Brewing as well as a couple from Hill Farmstead. These slightly tart, fruity, and funky takes on the style have become some of my favorite beers to drink. I was wondering what other breweries around the country were producing similar products to Casey Fruit Stands or Hill Farmstead Anna...
     
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  2. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Similar? While I can't speak to that, I think Funkwerks Saison is one of the best, most traditional Belgian-style saisons being brewed in America. Bone-dry finish, super effervescent, floral/grassy notes with just a hint of earthy funk. The closest American saison to DuPont. Stellar.
     
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  3. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    Hill Farmstead Arthur is as good as it gets.

    De Garde, Side Project, SARA and Tired Hands are also producing a lot of funky, citrusy saisons. They're not always easy to get.
     
    #3 GreesyFizeek, Feb 1, 2016
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  4. riotontheroad

    riotontheroad Savant (1,211) Apr 7, 2010 California
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    Holy Mountain puts out incredible brews along this line.
     
    #4 riotontheroad, Feb 1, 2016
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  5. Sir_Whats-his-face

    Sir_Whats-his-face Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2015 Oregon

    The Commons Urban Farmhouse is better than a few Belgian saisons I've tried.
     
    #5 Sir_Whats-his-face, Feb 1, 2016
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  6. bkbeerdude15

    bkbeerdude15 Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2015 New York

    Ommegang Hennepin is a very solid saison. Also very easy to find and can be found for as little as $7.99 for a 750. Worth giving it a go and you won't have to seek it like you would a HF brew
     
    #6 bkbeerdude15, Feb 1, 2016
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  7. Davl22

    Davl22 Maven (1,341) Sep 27, 2011 New Hampshire
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    Oxbow
     
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  8. scottbrew4u

    scottbrew4u Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2005 Pennsylvania

    I am a fan of Tank 7
     
    #8 scottbrew4u, Feb 1, 2016
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  9. SABERG

    SABERG Grand Pooh-Bah (5,001) Sep 16, 2007 Massachusetts
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    I am a fan of Arthur,
    followed by Mystic Brewing Renaud
    followed by Ommegang Hennepin
    Cheers
     
    #9 SABERG, Feb 1, 2016
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  10. kmbeer

    kmbeer Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2011 New York

    Love Ommegang Hennepin and Boulevard Tank 7, as have been mentioned above. Both are super easy to get in NY, so I would imagine equally easy in NJ.
     
    #10 kmbeer, Feb 1, 2016
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  11. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    I can't speak to Hill Farmstead, but my personal favorite is Blvd's Saison Brett.
     
    #11 oldn00b, Feb 1, 2016
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  12. VDubDJ

    VDubDJ Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2011 Arizona

    AZ just recently started getting Boulevard, so since it's fresh on my mind I'll say Tank 7. That stuff is just delicious.
     
    #12 VDubDJ, Feb 1, 2016
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  13. cl3

    cl3 Savant (1,244) Aug 16, 2013 Wisconsin
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    These are up at the top of my list:

    Jolly Pumpkin-Bam Biere/Bam Noire
    Funkwerks-Tropic King
    De Garde-Petit Azzaca/Petit Mosaic
    Surly-Cynic
    Prairie-Hop/Somewhere
     
    #13 cl3, Feb 1, 2016
  14. Ext

    Ext Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2012 District of Columbia

    Outside of the harder to get/brewery only release stuff, my top 3 are:
    Brooklyn's Sorachi Ace
    Hennepin
    Saison-Brett
     
    #14 Ext, Feb 1, 2016
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  15. HopliteMpls612

    HopliteMpls612 Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2015 Minnesota

    I like Surly CynicAle. It is very good. You can get it almost anywhere here and it is not too expensive. I think I will have one when I get home. I am also with everyone with Ommegang Hennepin. I haven't had one for some time now. I need to pick one or two up soon.
     
    #15 HopliteMpls612, Feb 1, 2016
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  16. dphalpin

    dphalpin Crusader (436) Jul 3, 2012 Virginia
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    Some really great suggestions here. For me, Hill Farmstead is as good as it gets. Tired Hands is doing great stuff and the few Side Project beers I have tried have been good.

    I am surprised no one has mentioned GI Sofie. It was the beer that turned me on to the style and I still think it holds up really well. Widely available and ages gracefully.
     
    #16 dphalpin, Feb 1, 2016
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  17. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I was in Maine two years ago and the Oxbow farmhouse beer I had was one of the best beers Ive had.

    Enjoy
     
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  18. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    My top American versions:

    Ommegang Hennepin
    Boulevard Tank 7
    Sierra nevada ovila Saison
     
    #18 keithmurray, Feb 1, 2016
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  19. bkbeerdude15

    bkbeerdude15 Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2015 New York

    Three's Brewing has some pretty solid saisons as well. And heard they will begin canning/bottling soon. Their saisons that stand out are Positive Selection, Wandering Bine, and Was it Good for You.
     
    #19 bkbeerdude15, Feb 1, 2016
  20. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
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    Four from Upright, Sahalie from The Ale Apothecary Sahalie, Urban Farmhouse from The Commons...
     
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