124 of the Best Farmhouse Ales, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

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Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille Jandrain IV Saison (80)

“Blonde beer, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and fermented in the bottle. This beer is brewed with only the four basic ingredients (water, malt, hops, yeast). Jandrain IV used different hops to give it its special character.”

Brasserie Dunham Saison du Pinacle (81)

“Hoppy farmhouse ale brewed with rye, oats, and wheat and hopped with Australian and American hops. Fresh, lively, and hoppy when young, this beer also benefits from a bit of aging to reveal its _Brettanomyces_ character of farmhouse funk.”

Odell Brewing Company Prop Culture (82)

“We experimented with PROPagating different combinations of Belgian yeast CULTUREs and blending them in specific primary and secondary fermentations. We let the *Saccharomyces* cultures do the heavy lifting by converting the bulk of the wort sugars while the *Brettanomyces* cultures did the fine tuning to round out the flavor profile. The result of our experimentation led to PROP CULTURE, a project of 10+ yeast strains working together to create a fruit-forward collage of flavors such as pineapple, pear, mango, and banana balanced by a clove-like spiciness.”

Swamp Head Brewery Saison du Swamp (84)

“From the initial aromas of pepper and summer fruits to the lingering finish with a hint of floral hops, Saison Du Swamp is a bottle-conditioned ale that can be enjoyed in any season.”

Brasserie St. James 1904 (84)

“This 100 percent _Brettanomyces_-fermented ale is fermented in white-wine barrels for 4–6 months as the flavors and aromas develop. An earthy nose of dried flowers and straw lures you in to this dry farmhouse beer.”

Creature Comforts Eukaryote (84)

"Dry-hopped table saison."

Rowley Farmhouse Ales Body Isn't Life (85)

“An English-style barleywine brewed with all English malts and hops.”

Adelbert's Brewery Scratchin' Hippo (85)

“Brewed in the style of a traditional artisanal French farmhouse ale. Its complex malt-driven flavor elicits notes of toasted caramel, roasted malts and cocoa, complemented by a mild sweetness.”

The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company Ligne Claire (85)

“Ligne Claire is a saison that’s a bit more traditional in style than our normal trend of modern, hops-forward farmhouse ales (such as those in our House Saison series).”

The Saint Louis Brewery Schlafly Saison (85)

“While most saisons are made with one yeast strain, ours distinctly features two, which impart varying spicy notes. Balanced with a malt backbone, this beer is easy-drinking with a crisp, dry finish.”

Birds Fly South Rustic Sunday (85)

"House mixed-culture... barrel-aged, rye-forward farmhouse ale with Hallertauer Blanc hops."

Stone Brewing Company Stone Saison (85)

A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale stoked with lemon zest, plus lemon thyme and lavender straight from Stone Farms. This spring-to-summer saison is citric and herbal on the palate with a dry, peppery finish.

Perennial Artisan Ales Prism: Hallertau Blanc and Centennial (85)

“Saison dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc and Centennial.”

Ratio Beerworks Dear You (85)

Showcases bright, refreshing, citrus flavors, giving way to a dry, earthy, clean finish. A 2020 GABF American-Belgo Style Ale silver winner.

Perennial Artisan Ales Regalia (86)

“Inspired by the rustic farmhouse saisons of southern Belgium, Regalia is brewed with barley, wheat, and spelt and fermented with _Brettanomyces_. A sturdy malt character supports the array of flavors that the yeast provides.”

Funkwerks Paisley (86)

“A saison fermented with one *Saccharomyces* and two *Brettanomyces* yeast strains that showcases the tropical-fruit esters produced by *Brettanomyces.*”

Central 28 Beer Co. Blanc (86)

"A light, dry saison aged in French oak Sauvignon Blanc barrels with Brettanomyces."

Transient Artisan Ales O’Tay (86)

"Buckwheat saison aged in oak foeder."

Upright Brewing Five (87)

“Five is a well hopped saison with an herbaceous nose, underscored by firm bitterness lasting through a dry finish.”

Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project Surette Provision Saison (87)

“Surette is a provision saison with a tart and vinous character from extended barrel aging.”

Stillwater Artisinal Ales Cellar Door (87)

“A base of German wheat and pale malts accented with Sterling and Citra hops that provide a blend of herbal grass and tangerine flavors and aroma. Gently finished off with white sage, lending a mild earthy spice character, and, of course, our house saison yeast.”

Resident Culture Wildlight (87)

"Helles-style lager conditioned with a house mixed culture for over 8 months."

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Saison Bernice (87)

"Dry and refreshing, Bernice is made of the freshest on-hand and locally available ingredients."

Fifty West Brewing Co. Everything All At Once... (87)

"Fruited grisette with strawberry and kiwi."

Green Bench Brewing Co Saison de Banc Vert (87)

“A spicy, earthy, effervescent farmhouse ale.”

Brown Truck Brewery Wallonia Way Belgian Saison (87)

“Crisp, dry, aromatic farmhouse-style ale. Brewed with Galaxy hops.”

2nd Story Ale Works Farmhouse Germania (87)

“Raw ale leaning heavily on spelt, fermented with weizen yeast and blend of _Brett_.”

Perennial Artisan Ales Carolina Gold (87)

“Lagered saison ale brewed with heritage rice.”

Burial Beer Co Before Us, Above Us, Within Us Saison Ale with Grapefruit Zest and White Peppercorns (87)

“Made with freshly zested Florida grapefruit and crushed white peppercorns.”

Transient Artisan Ales Hacer (87)

“Kvass-style farmhouse.”

Ozark Beer Company Early Train (87)

“Barrel-aged golden ale with _Brett._”

Roughhouse Brewing Floral Print - Farmhouse Ale with Flowers (88)

“Featuring calendula flower petals and fermented with yeast harvested on the property.”

Smuttynose Brewing Company Hayseed (88)

“Hayseed is a delicious sessionable farmhouse ale, also known as a grisette. Light-bodied, yet flavorful, Hayseed is like liquid sunshine: perfect after a hike, floating in the lake, or while playing fetch with your old brown dog.”

Allgash Brewing Company Astrid (88)

“A bright golden color with assertive aromas of spice, bread crust, apple, and fennel seed. Citrus, oak, and anise give way to warm vanilla notes followed by a slightly tart finish.”

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales Yikes! (88)

"Subtle notes of lemon, citrus, and funk, followed by a refreshing tartness."

Wooden Robot Saison de Peche (88)

"This sour peach saison is lovingly aged in our oak foeder, then re-fermented on Clemson peaches."

Von Ebert Brewing Bouquet Blanc (88)

"Pressed Sauvignon Blanc grapes and white chrysanthemum flowers added after blending."

Birds Fly South Ale Project Saison is Dead: Mosaic (88)

Open-fermented house saison using our own _Brett_ blend and single-hopped with Mosaic.

Funky Fauna Artisan Ales Strictly Fiction (88)

“Whiskey barrel–fermented saison with Kotata blackberries and peach pits.”

Side Project Grisette (89)

"Aged in wine barrels with Brettanomyces for six months."

Von Ebert Brewing Angular Momentum (89)

"Foeder-conditioned saison, dry-hopped with Enigma hops."

Hacienda Beer Co. Insatiable Dreams Strawberry (89)

"A blend of foeder- and barrel-fermented mixed-culture saison refermented on... strawberries."

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Ovila Abbey Saison (89)

An homage to the monks’ noble work, this farmhouse ale is complex with notes of lemon, pepper, straw, and herbs balanced by the tang of mandarin oranges and a spicy kick of pepper.

Birds Fly South Ale Project Out Back Counting Stars (89)

Open-fermented, pitched onto hops and yeast at the same time for max biotransformation. Can-conditioned.

Yazoo Brewing Co Octatonic (89)

“Mixed-culture blonde ale collaboration featuring local grains and microbes from each brewery. Aged in pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, and neutral Allagash barrels.”

Sovereign Brewing Dissensus (89)

“Belgian-style strong pale ale, aged in oak_._”

Rowley Farmhouse Ales If You Must - Tablas Creek (2023) (90)

“Oenobeer with notes of grape-skin tannins, oak-derived vanilla.”

Elevation Beer Company Signal de Botrange (90)

“Signal de Botrange is a farmhouse ale aged in chardonnay wine barrels and is part of the brewery’s Double Black series. Named for the highest tower on the highest point in Belgium, Signal de Botrange is brewed in tribute to the traditional farmhouse beers of the Wallonia region.”

Trinity Brewing Company One Ear (90)

“One Ear is an unspiced ‘naked’ saison brewed with barley, oats, and rye. A free-rise fermentation develops a light fruit and pepper, while the assertive hopping profile creates a dry finish.”

Brouwerij Hof Ten Dormaal Saison (90)

“As a saison, this is as old-school as they get. Lightly sour, brewed only with grain and hops made right here! Brewed for before, during, and after hard labor in the fields!”

Wicked Weed Brewing La Bonte with Figs (90)

“La Bonte is open-fermented with our house _Brettanomyces_ culture, then blended with a portion of Golden Sour and onto a half pound per gallon of whole figs. La Bonte is then aged in our Foeder until it reaches perfection.”

Stillwater Artisanal Stateside Saison (90)

“Naturally brewed with the finest European malts and fresh aromatic hops from the United States and New Zealand. It’s then fermented using a classic farmhouse ale yeast and bottle conditioned to enhance stability.”

Schlafly Beer Farmhouse IPA (90)

“The focus of this beer is twofold: the farmhouse ale characteristics imparted by the French saison yeast and the IPA hops profile founded in Mosaic’s characteristics and complemented by Centennial.”

Little Beast Brewing Fera (90)

"Farmhouse saison... fermented entirely with a strain of Brettanomyces yeast."

Zebulon Artisan Ales House Saizon (90)

"Fermented with our house saison blend. Dry-hopped."

2nd Shift Brewing Pink Guava Bridget (90)

"Foeder-aged Brett beer refermented on pink guava puree."

Yeast of Eden Oodelallie (2018) (90)

"Blend of barrel-aged mixed-fermentation saisons... refermented on local Olallieberries."

American Solera Dama de Tigre (90)

“Farmhouse ale aged in oak tanks with raspberries.”

Heirloom Rustic Ales Moments of Oblivion (Oolong) (90)

“Conditioned on oolong tea and osmanthus flowers.”

Rockwell Beer Company Party Hat (90)

Clean saison fermented in stainless with our favorite saison strain along with another expressive ale yeast. Hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Michigan Crystal.

Great Divide Brewing Co Colette Farmhouse Ale (91)

“Fruity and slightly tart, with a dry finish.”

Green Bench Brewing Co. Saison de Banc Vert (91)

“Dry and crisp, Green Bench Saison is packed with fruity esters similar to citrus fruits and spicy, peppercorn-like phenols from our farmhouse yeast strain.”

Funkwerks, Inc. Tropic King (91)

“Originally designed to be a hoppier version of our flagship Saison, the accidental addition of two extra bags of Munich malt balanced the hops bitterness. Tropical fruit flavors come from the New Zealand hops variety, Rakau.”

Oddwood Ales Saison (91)

“Fermented entirely in oak barrels with a magical blend of Belgian and _Brettanomyces_ yeasts. Months of aging lend this ale its soft notes of tropical fruit, wine-soaked oak, and glorious funk.”

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Full Color (91)

“This is a delicate yet complex beer that is bright, dry, acidic, and highly aromatic. While young, it is bursting with peach and tropical fruit flavors. Over time the barnyard flavors associated with the style will begin to develop.”

Casey Brewing & Blending Saison (91)

['“We use all Colorado ingredients: malted and raw barley and wheat, Crystal hops, and a yeast blend of saison yeast, _Brettanomyces', '_ and _Lactobacillus._ We ferment in open oak barrel fermentors, then in other barrels. The result is a citrusy, dry, tart and effervescent beer.”\n']

The Commons Brewery Maybelle (91)

“A farmhouse ale aged in white-wine barrels with _Brett._”

Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace (91)

“An unfiltered golden farmhouse ale with a clean malt flavor and Sorachi Ace hops standing front and center. Dry-hopping releases Sorachi Ace’s bright, spicy aromatics that harmonize with Pilsner malt and Belgian ale yeast.”

Jester King Brewery Bug Farm (91)

Farmhouse ale brewed with lavender, rosemary, and spearmint, and re-fermented with fresh-pressed watermelon juice.

Perennial Artisan Ales Saison Lounge (91)

“Brewed with rye and spelt and hopped with Nelson Sauvin.”

Perennial Artisan Ales Stepping into Tomorrow (91)

A saison of substantial strength, dry hopped with Loral Cryo and conditioned in package with a blend of _Brettanomyces_.

Rowley Farmhouse Ales I live for Merlot (92)

"This is a golden sour ale aged in chardonnay barrels then referemented to dryness on local organic merlot grapes."

The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company Homegrown Saison (92)

“Modern farmhouse ale brewed with 100 percent Pennsylvania malt, re-fermented in the bottle. Drink fresh or age.”

Revolution Brewing Coup D’etat (92)

“Our interpretation of this classic French-style saison is naturally fermented at a higher temperature, which creates more citrus hops character and a stronger, earthier aroma of spice than most traditional saisons.”

Off Color Brewing Apex Predator (92)

“We turn off the temperature control and let the yeast do its thing. The result is the scent of juicy fruit wafting from a frothy, white mane. Its teeth come from a Crystal dry-hopping that completes the dry finish with a fruity bite.”

The Lost Abbey Carnevale (92)

"Our seasonal Brett saison... a celebration of wild yeast and myriad of flavors they impart."

Amalgam Brewing Gin Pyramids (92)

"Barrel-aged saison blend with Colorado-grown Perfection apricots... finished in a... gin barrel."

Reuben’s Brews Brettania: Raspberry (92)

"Brett saison conditioned on raspberries."

Supermoon Beer Company Punchbowl Melange (92)

“Oak-fermented farmhouse ale refermented in French oak with red & black raspberries, Montmorency cherries.”

Prairie Artisan Ales Birra (92)

Birra is a light, sessionable farmhouse ale. It is crisp with notes of black pepper and orange and goes perfectly with food.

Perennial Artisan Ales I Think I Can (92)

“Barrel-fermented _Brett_ saison conditioned on peaches and finished on tulsi tea.”

Protagonist Beer Kal-El (93)

“Fruity. Creamy. Light.”

Brasserie St. James Red Headed Stranger (93)

“Our gold medal-winning red farmhouse ale uses a lesser-known Belgian yeast strain at higher temeratures to create a rich palate. A blend of spices and whole-cone hops add a peppery floral nose, and finest specialty malts create a smooth delicate body that finishes dry.”

Transient Artisinal Ales Ardent with Apricot (93)

“Our flagship barrel-fermented saison, aged on apricots and fermented with a mixed culture.”

Wicked Weed Brewing Fille de Ferme (93)

“A tart farmhouse ale brewed in the rustic spirit of Belgian-style farm beers. Primary fermented with our house Brett culture and blended with golden sour ale. We then add honeysuckle and fresh orange peel and age the beer in our foeder.”

Trinity Brew Menacing Kumquat (93)

“Saison brewed with oats, Citra hops, and fresh Florida winter-harvest kumquats and grains of paradise.”

Oxbow Brewing Co Cherry Time (2023) (93)

“Mixed-fermentation farmhouse ale aged on Montmorency cherries.”

American Solera Caballo Azul (93)

“Farmhouse ale aged in oak tanks with blueberries.”

The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company Runaway (93)

“Runaway is a sessionable farmhouse style ale that is light and crushable.”

Cellar West Artisan Ales Gin Barrel Checkerback (93)

“Aged in Vermont honey gin barrels with fresh lime zest.”

Odd Breed Wild Ales Meandering Thoughts (93)

“Fermented with our mixed culture of wild yeast and bacteria.”

Upright Brewing Seven (94)

“Seven is a modern saison expressing a ripe and aromatic range from farm to greenhouse, finishing dry.”

Funk Factory Geuzeria Fleur du Nord (94)

"Fluffy carbonation, light acidity, and enough honey sweetness to keep everything in balance."

The Veil Brewing Co. Melancholia and Uncertainty (94)

"A blend of 13-month-old... mixed-fermentation farmhouse-inspired ale, and fresh, young, clean, oak-fermented farmhouse-inspired ale."

Archetype Brewing 2-Year Farmhouse (94)

"Aged two years in French oak wine barrels."

Blackberry Farm Brewery Farm & Fury (94)

"Farmhouse ale... co-fermented with a wild yeast strain from Trillium. Aged on... peaches."

Resident Culture Comparison Is the Thief Of Joy (94)

"Mixed-culture ale... refermented on... strawberries."

Transient Artisan Ales Cuvier (94)

“Oak barrel–fermented farmhouse ale. A lactic-forward barrel-fermented saison, aged 6 months in fresh wine barrels.”

2nd Story Ale Works Farmhouse Citrus (94)

“Raw saison w/ _Lacto, Brett_, saison yeast, and yuzu peel.”

Cruz Blanca Brewery Solamente (94)

“Solera-style mixed-culture golden ale aged in French oak.”

Wolf's Ridge Brewing Terre du Sauvage Blue (94)

Farmhouse-style saison fermented in oak and conditioned on fresh Meyer lemon, orange, and pink grapefruit.

Perennial Artisan Ales Owen (95)

"Owen is a table-strength saison, kettle- and dry-hopped with Mosaic."

Reuben’s Brews Brettania: Windsor (95)

"Brett saison dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc and Loral."

Standard Brewing Faithful and True (95)

"Saison aged in wine barrels with Brettanomyces and bottle conditioned."

Casey Brewing & Blending Casey Family Preserves: Raspberry (95)

"Blend of our oak-fermented and -aged Saison with whole raspberries."

Perennial Artisan Ales Hainaut (95)

Open-fermented rustic saison.

Cruz Blanca Brewery Paloma (95)

“Wheat ale conditioned on grapefruit zest and juice; fermented on house mixed cultures.”

Jester King Brewery Biere de Miel (96)

“Our Bière de Miel is a dry, well attenuated, unspiced farmhouse ale brewed, fermented, and bottle conditioned with raw Texas wildflower honey. Naturally occurring wild yeast and bacteria impart a sense of place in this unfiltered, unpasteurized, 100 percent bottle-conditioned beer.”

Standard Brewing Apostle (96)

"Biére de garde aged for 6 months on cherries with Brettanomyces.

Smog City Brewing White Peach Saison (96)

"Our foudre saison refermented with local whole white peaches."

Side Project Brewing Le Saisonnier (96)

Oak-aged Missouri farmhouse ale.

Funky Fauna Artisan Ales Florific (96)

“Farmhouse-inspired ‘feral’ IPA fermented with a single _Saccharomyces_ strain isolated from our wild mixed culture.”

Cellar West Artisan Ales Nightingale (96)

A fluffy little saison with oats, lightly dry-hopped with Citra and Nelson Sauvin.

Ebb and Flow Fermentations Luminescence (96)

“A tart blonde ale balanced with heavy fruit and floral notes.”

Yazoo Brewing Co. Saison de Bois (97)

"Saison aged in 20-year-old French oak Bordeaux red wine puncheon casks."

Resident Culture Farm Mentality (97)

"Mixed-culture ale barrel-aged in red wine barrels for over two years and refermented on over 5.5 lb per gallon of fresh South Carolina peaches."

Cellador Ales Chenille (97)

“Farmhouse ale with apple cider must. Naturally conditioned with honey.”

Alesong Brewing & Blending Moondance (97)

“Aged in gin barrels with cucumber, lemon zest, butterfly pea flower.”

Black Shirt Brewing Co. Pleasure to Meet You (98)

"Mosaic-dry-hopped mixed-culture saison."

Funky Fauna Artisan Ales Unholy River (98)

“Oak-fermented wild saison with peaches, lemon juice. Dry-hopped with HBC 586, Citra, Lemon Drop.”

Hill Farmstead Florence (99)

"Belgian-inspired wheat ale."

Wiley Roots Funk Yo Couch Nelson Sauvin (99)

"Farmhouse mixed-culture saison with Brettanomyces, dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin."

Yazoo Brewing Brett Saison (100)

"Saison fermented with our house Wallonian yeast strain and two citrus-character-producing Brettanomyces strains."