The Grand Saison
Grand Teton Brewing Co.

The Grand SaisonThe Grand Saison
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From:
Grand Teton Brewing Co.
 
Idaho, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 11.06%
Reviews:
50
Ratings:
82
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 11, 2015
Added:
May 10, 2011
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  1
Saison is the original summer beer. Originally brewed in southern Belgium for thirsty farm hands, these crisp, bubbly, and refreshing brews demand to be consumed on hot summer days. Our Saison follows centuries of tradition, using European hop varieties—Hallertauer Magnum, Styrian Goldings, and Strisselspalt. We also use a very light base malt accented by just a touch of Wheat and Munich malts. Finally, we ferment the beer very warm with a well-known Belgian yeast strain to bring out the spicy flavors that are common to Saisons.

32 IBU
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Rated: 4.16 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 11, 2015
 
Rated: 2.71 by jemarent from Michigan

Jul 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by mbmiche from Illinois

Jun 30, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours hazy amber under a sudsy white 2” foam collar. Herbal fruity nose. Spicy fruit palate with a little tartness especially on the finish. Creamy meadium body, above average carbonation.
Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by jarrgal from North Dakota

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by afsdan from Colorado

Aug 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by wrightst from Maryland

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by GClarkage from California

Jul 07, 2014
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

4.66/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
bottled on 6/16/11. opened on 3/8/12

Slight haze of gold, 2" standing strong.

Spicy aroma!! Musky, earthy, but sweet and tangy fruits as well, grains, golden wheat and subtle...green peppers.

A full-on crispy and alive mouth feel, with a traditional full, and smooth finish, and yes dry aftertaste.

The yeast flavor's and complexity are huge. Spice, peppery wheat, hearty, musky-earthy born flavor's are exactly what I want from this style. A sour-wild yeast comes into play as the brew warms, tangy fruit, tart and sour finish hits me as spot-on.

You just never know what to expect from a small American Brewery covering such a wonderful Belgian style is going to present. The yeast must be complex with the balance of flavor's and wild edge being right on. This is a bulls eye.
Dec 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Aug 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by FUwolfpacker from South Carolina

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 1.75 by Zbeetleman from California

Jul 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by spycow from Illinois

Jun 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Polarslag from Kentucky

Jun 03, 2013
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Reviewed by PDXHops from South Carolina

3.72/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Note- Catching up on some ancient review notes. This was consumed about 3 months past the bottling. 750 ml poured into a Duvel tulip.

Slightly hazy deep gold with a sizeable head and some lacing. Pleasantly fruited aromas of lemon zest and sliced apples with grasses, grains and assorted herbs. The flavor doesn't quite live up to this promise of complexity, but make no mistake, it's bold and flavorful with a zippy, almost spritzy feel. Big herbal hop flavor with a nice citric bite at the swallow and lingering yeast. Good stuff.
May 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Mar 25, 2013
The Grand Saison from Grand Teton Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 82 ratings