Why do you drink saisons?

Wow, 9.5%? Are we talking about the same brew?

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/637/1717

 

I like how spicey they can be

 

Oh I meant this one - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/637/1716

Forgot they had multiples...

 

Oh word. I never had that one. Sounds tasty as hell. 9.5% has it's place in my world (just not on warm summer days, ha ha).

 

Cheers to the OP, this has been one of the most fun threads I've read on BA in awhile!

Also, my best recommendation on a sessionable farmhouse is Green Flash Saison Diego. Plus I *love* the name. The only problem is that in my neck of the woods, it's only available as a bomber or on tap. I have yet to see it in 4-packs.

Another one that I had for the first time last night (but I have no idea about availability) is Cazeau Saison. Clocks in at a nice 4.8%, and was quite tasty. Spicy, bready, and refreshing.

It seems like Jolly Pumpkin also makes a few sub-5% saisons, but I haven't had the opportunity to try any.

 

Ah, yeah that Cazeau is through 12% Imports around here, I think, but we get stuff from them very infrequently, if at all. We've got Saison Diego 4-packs around here (and I agree, great name) but they're $14. I kind of just want to pick up a single but no store that does singles around here has it. As for JP, they're generally pretty tasty if you're cool with brett, but they run anywhere from $10-16/ 750ml bottle, which is hard to pull the trigger on for someone on a budget, like me.

 

Seems like every review of Saisons I've seen, somebody always mentions how they are great to drink "after cutting the grass"

 

Damn, that is pretty expensive for something with a 4.5% abv. I only purchased the bomber once last season, and I honestly have no idea how much it cost. Probably $10 or so based on the 4-pack price.

Also, I do like brett. He's a cool dude.

 

Bombers are maybe $8.50 here, and nothing fresh—all from the last batch, like a year ago or something.

Brett's a total bro—love that dude

 

Remember in the 90's when people didn't know what to call a genre of music, they just labeled it as "alternative"? That's how it seems to be for "saison".

It seems like just about any beer with a funky yeast strain gets lumped into either "farmhouse" or "saison".

So, while I like funky, sour, earthy beers, I drink saisons because people keep calling the beers I like "saison".

 

They are delicious.

It's hot most of the year in Texas so having a dry, easy drinking, thirst quenching beer with interesting flavor is ideal.

I like beers with a lot of yeast character and occasionally some spices. Saison/farmhouse is a very broad concept and lots of good ideas can fall into the panoply of the style. I like most of what can fairly be classified as saison or farmhouse beer.

 

You got that right! Love their beers. Sasuga, here I come!

 

Yeah, I get that spiciness from 'em , too. Not overwhelming, but kind of a mild pepper, like a white pepper.

 

to the OP- if you haven't read farmhouse ales by phil markowski, i'd recommend it. i'm reading it before i put together a recipe for my saison and there's a good amount of info on historical brewing traditions. it's not the most scholarly piece but it might be helpful.

 

should just turn this in for your thesis

 

I had my first saison just last week. At first the new flavors seemed a bit odd, but after a few sips I was in love. It fit the occasion perfectly as I was sitting on an outdoor patio in some warm sun, putting back a couple pints. The refreshing nature of it made for an incredible afternoon.

 

....because they fuckin rule!

 

The coriander and peppery elements bring balance to the malt sweetness. Not a big believer in the vessel a beer is poured into, with most Belgians being the exception, a goblet/chalis is a big deal. The light mouthfeel from the champagne yeast along with the balance = refreshment. Keep in mind hot peppers grow in hot climates and folks use them as a flavoring agent but also to induce sweat which reduces body temperature. Anyway that's what works for me when it's hot and can be a great alternative especially during the summer season; moreso than a Hefe, Wit or summer ale which tend to have banana notes and or are citrusy.

 

Your answer was better than mine.