Noblesse Oblige

Noblesse Oblige — Collaboration Jester King x Brasserie Au Baron

Noblesse Oblige is the result of a collaboration in 2015 between two iconic entities in the global craft scene: Jester King Brewery from Austin (Texas, USA) — an absolute reference for mixed and spontaneous fermentation beers — and Brasserie Au Baron, a historic brewery from the Hainaut region (Belgium). Two brewing philosophies that are geographically distant but close in spirit: wild yeasts, rustic fermentation, respect for tradition. The result is a unique, unrepeatable beer that tells the story of this meeting in every sip.

Technical Sheet

• Style: Farmhouse Ale / Mixed Fermentation Saison
• Color: Antique gold, slightly hazy
• Hops: American (floral, fruity, exotic)
• Yeast: Internal yeast from Brasserie Au Baron (rustic, fermentative)
• Fermentation: Mixed — American hops + rustic Belgian yeast
• Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
• Recommended Glass: Goblet or flute
• Producers: Jester King Brewery (Austin, Texas) x Brasserie Au Baron (Hainaut, Belgium)

Sensory Profile

On the nose, it is complex and layered: the first approach suggests a dancing between hops and honey. The American hops bring floral, exotic fruit, and citrus notes. Once opened, the nose becomes fermentative and rustic — hay, barn, cellar — in line with the internal yeast of Brasserie Au Baron. But the hops persist, and the interplay between these aromas is continuous and fascinating. To truly appreciate it, one must put their nose in the glass and let it unfold.

Why Choose Noblesse Oblige

• Jester King x Au Baron — two of the most respected breweries in the world for rustic fermentation beers, united in a 2015 project that has become a piece of craft history
• American hops + rustic Belgian yeast — a bold stylistic hybrid: American fruitiness meets Walloon rusticity in an unstable and fascinating balance
• Collectible Beer — collaborations between breweries of this level are rare events: each bottle tells a precise moment in the history of craft beer
• Complexity that Unfolds — a beer that changes in the glass: the more you let it breathe, the more it tells

Recommended Pairings

Soft and blue cheeses, Belgian and American charcuterie, oysters, dishes from rustic cuisine. Perfect as a tasting beer or for sharing among enthusiasts.

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