pFriem & Steven Smith Teamaker Collaborate on a Club-Exclusive Barrel-Aged Botanical Saison

We are thrilled to introduce Barrel Aged Botanical Saison III, an exclusive club release crafted in collaboration with the artisans at Smith Teamaker. Inspired by Smith’s Rose City Genmaicha tea blend, this farmhouse-style ale merges old-world brewing traditions with modern botanical innovation, offering a floral, toasty, and delicately complex drinking experience.

 

A Harmonious Fusion of Beer & Tea

“Working with barrel-aged beer requires us to be more than just brewers, but to be blenders as well.” Explains Kyle Krause, pFriem’s Barrel & Blending Supervisor. “Some of the finest blenders we know work at Smith Teamaker, and it’s been a dream of ours to create something botanical and beautiful with them one day. Inspired by our favorite flavors in tea, Botanical Saison III is the culmination of that long-held dream.”

This latest installment in pFriem’s Botanical Saison series showcases a meticulous blend of Japanese sencha green tea, puffed brown rice, jasmine blossoms, and pink rose petals, layered over a farmhouse ale base. Aged for 10 months in ex-white wine barrels with Brettanomyces bruxellensis, this beer embodies the farmhouse saison tradition while introducing a distinct Oregon twist.

 

 

 

Tasting Notes & Pairings

Pouring a pale straw color with subtle copper tones, Botanical Saison III greets the senses with aromas of floral rose petals, toasty grain, and bright fermentation character. Notes of honeysuckle, toasted sourdough, and earthy green tea unfold on the palate, finishing dry with a gentle tannic structure.

For an elevated tasting experience, pFriem recommends pairing this beer with soft rind cheeses, fresh fruit, vegetable tempura, grilled seafood, or delicate desserts like mochi or sorbet.

 

Exclusive to Club Members – Sign Up by March 21st

Botanical Saison III will be available exclusively to members of pFriemsters Union Local 541, with bottles releasing on March 29, 2025, for both Artisan and Cellar Club members. To gain access to this limited release and future club exclusives, beer enthusiasts must sign up by March 21, 2025.

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