History
Saison’s history is shrouded in mystery; some say it evolved from the farms of Hainaut in Belgium, prized for their use of farm-grown ingredients, brewed during colder months, aged, and given to hired farmhands during the warm months of the laboring season. Others maintain that much of Saison’s production took place in the industrialized city of Liége, where breweries imported much of their ingredients from as far as the Netherlands.
In either case, we love barrel aged Saisons and will continue to reinvent and reimagine the storied style year over year. For our 2023 release, we’ve gone back to the fundamentals of saison. A simple grain-bill of Belgian pilsner, malted spelt and raw wheat, dried out with a touch of Candi sugar. Sent to rest in French oak barrels with brettanomyces for 6 months before a light noble dry hopping. Bottle conditioned with extra spritz in mind. Floral, funky and refreshing.
Tasting Notes
Barrel Aged Saison VI pours a deep golden hue with tinges of bronze, beneath a rocky white head of everlasting foam. Aromas of fresh flowers, cut grass and white grapefruit lead into flavors of honeydew melon, cracked pepper and fresh baked bread. Finishes floral, funky, and refreshing.
Food Pairings
Barrel Aged Saison VI is a classic saison, so we’ve got to recommend classic saison pairings. Seafood such as beer steamed mussels with crusty bread, blooming rind cheese like brie and camembert, roasted poultry, steak frites and wild game with herbs.
