This beer style works just fine on its own for a fall or winter party tap addition, and it also makes a great base for winter-themed spice and fruit beers.
Dark Saison is, well, dark, but it also still features a complex and dry flavor profile, high carbonation, and a penchant for creative ingredient use that we’ve come to expect from artisanal, farmhouse styles.
Josh Weikert is the founder of beer-simple.com, a BJCP Grand Master, and a columnist and regular contributor to Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®. We asked him to go beyond homebrewing and offer some of his favorites from the larger beer world.
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If you're looking to experiment with spiced ales, this recipe is a good one to start with.
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