Saison Beer Characteristics

Saisons are known for their high attenuation, dry finish and delightful flavors and aromas of citrus fruits (lemon, orange) and a slightly spicy, floral, earthy fruity hop character. The most notable characteristic of the Saison style is its dry finish due to extremely high attenuation – a Saison should never finish sweet. Flavor-wise, Saisons are often striking thanks to their prominent Belgian yeast character as well as the peppery spice character from the hops.

Saison Beer Types

One of the most interesting aspects of this style is that it can range in color from amber to deep copper based on how much roasted malt is present. Furthermore, the Saison style runs the gamut of alcohol content due to the three separate strata that the beer can be divided into. First is "table strength," which is a low-ABV, highly quaffable Saison with ABV topping out around 5 percent.

Next is the "standard strength" Saison, which is the most common version with an ABV between 5 and 7 percent; most Saisons found around the world will fall into the "standard" category. Last (but definitely not least in terms of ABV) is "super strength" Saison, which is the strongest by far, ascending all the way to 9.5% ABV in its strongest examples.

21st Amendment Brewery in  San Francisco, California has announced that its beers will be available in Tennessee. Full details are below.

SAN FRANCISCO, California – 21st Amendment Brewery announced today its portfolio of premium craft beers will now be available in Tennessee through a new distributor: Lipman Brothers, LLC. The first distributor of wine and spirits in Tennessee dating back to 1939, Lipman Brothers is the leading distributor of choice in the marketplace for more than 80 years. Lipman Brothers will begin distributing the iconic San Francisco brewery’s beers to retail, grocery, convenience, and restaurants/bars on November 1, 2021. 21st Amendment Brewery is among the top 50 craft beer brewers in America currently available in 34 states plus Washington DC.

Tennessee is home to two of the country’s most musically rich cities. Nashville is at the heart of the country-music scene, and Memphis is home to famed blues clubs on Beale Street. From Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame to Memphis’s world-class southern BBQ, Tennessee has it all with idyllic Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountain ranges and warm Southern hospitality at its core. 21st Amendment beers will perfectly pair with late nights club-hopping on Broadway in downtown Nashville, biting into some of the country’s best BBQ, or hiking scenic trails.