# All About Saison A Light Spicy Citrus Farmhouse Ale

**By massimiliano massimiliano.gusmeo@maltese.beer** · 2025-09-25

## Saison Fantôme and Kagua Saison: two farmhouse ales, two continents, one obsession

Peppery spice, citrus, dry finish and lively carbonation — the Saison style is one of the most versatile and food-friendly in the craft beer world. On Maltese you can explore two exceptional interpretations: **[Saison Fantôme by Brasserie Fantôme](https://maltese.beer/products/brasserie-fantome-saison-fantome)** (Belgium, the benchmark) and **[Kagua Saison by Far Yeast Brewing](https://maltese.beer/products/kagua-saison)** (Japan, with yuzu and Japanese botanicals). Both available online with fast delivery across Italy.

**[🛒 Order Saison Fantôme on Maltese](https://maltese.beer/products/brasserie-fantome-saison-fantome)**  |  **[🛒 Order Kagua Saison on Maltese](https://maltese.beer/products/kagua-saison)**

## What is a Saison?

Saison is a traditional Belgian farmhouse ale historically brewed for seasonal workers. Modern saisons are known for their dry finish, lively carbonation, and complex aromas — peppery spice, citrus, and subtle farmhouse funk. Key characteristics:

-   **Color:** pale gold to deep amber
-   **ABV:** typically 4.5–8%, many modern versions aim for sessionable strength
-   **Aroma/flavor:** spicy yeast esters, citrus, earthy farmhouse notes
-   **Mouthfeel:** dry, effervescent, highly carbonated

## Saison vs IPA: what’s the difference?

-   **Saison:** yeast-driven spice and citrus, low-to-moderate bitterness, dry and highly carbonated — sessionable and food-friendly
-   **IPA:** hop-forward bitterness and resinous/fruity aromas, often fuller-bodied — sipped to explore hop complexity

## Two saisons to discover on Maltese

-   **[Saison Fantôme](https://maltese.beer/products/brasserie-fantome-saison-fantome)** — the Belgian benchmark: wild, complex, unpredictable in the best possible way
-   **[Kagua Saison](https://maltese.beer/products/kagua-saison)** — the Japanese interpretation: golden, medium-light body, fresh yuzu citrus notes and delicate botanicals

## Food pairings

-   Goat cheese and soft fresh cheeses
-   Roasted vegetables and light grilled fish
-   Citrus-forward salads
-   Light pasta dishes and risotto
-   **[Artisan snacks from Maltese](https://maltese.beer/collections/food-artigianale)** for a premium aperitivo

## How to serve a Saison

-   **Temperature:** 8–12 °C to let aromatics shine
-   **Glass:** tulip or goblet to capture aroma and show carbonation — **[EDIT Bicchieri Bodega 40cl on Maltese](https://maltese.beer/products/edit-bicchieri-bodega-40cl-copia)**

## Find the best Saisons on Maltese

-   **[🛒 Saison Fantôme — Brasserie Fantôme](https://maltese.beer/products/brasserie-fantome-saison-fantome)**
-   **[🛒 Kagua Saison — Far Yeast Brewing](https://maltese.beer/products/kagua-saison)**
-   **[🍺 All craft beers on Maltese](https://maltese.beer/collections/birre)**
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**Tags:** birra belga, birra giapponese, Brasserie Fantôme, farmhouse ale, Kagua, Saison

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> Source: [Maltese](https://maltese.beer/blogs/inceptions/all-about-saison-a-light-spicy-citrus-farmhouse-ale)