Hors De Saison

Saisons are historically a beer style brewed to rehydrate and refresh farm workers during the hot summer days in Belgium. Hors de Saison is our winter interpretation of that wildly diverse and complex style. To keep our customers, employees, and friends warm during wet and chilly winter nights, we increased everything from ABV to body to color. When grabbing your glass, you will first notice the color, much darker than a typical Farmhouse Ale; Hors de Saison is dark brown in color with deep ruby hues when held up to a light. As you bring the glass closer to your nose, you'll find yeast esters kicking off notes of hay, plum, and dark cocoa, followed quickly by the subtle hints of sweet orange peel and white peppercorn. Now tip the glass back, and you'll see that the flavors are much in line with the aroma; dark fruit attacks the palate with hints of raisin, plum, and dates, followed up by a very malty middle with minimal sweetness and a hefty dry cocoa finish. Still staying true to its refreshing roots, Hors de Saison offers plenty of malt character before washing clean off your palate and leaving behind a nice and subtle alcohol-fueled warmth on your nose and cheeks, perfectly suited for a rainy Bay Area night.

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