Saison Été 2026 was crafted in collaboration with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in celebration of its centennial. This summer release is the second of four seasonal beers—each crafted with native plants sourced from the Garden. Saison Été 2026 is a barrel-aged blend of our traditional Farmhouse Saison and Rye Saison, both brewed with malt and wheat grown on the FP Farm. After barreling, the beer was refermented for a year with our mixed culture of Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus. Once the secondary fermentation was complete, we added purple sage blossoms from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden to accentuate its wildflower and peppercorn character, followed by a light touch of FP Farm jasmine flowers for a soft floral finish on the palate. Purple sage blossoms capture the transition from spring to summer in our region, when grasses and wildflowers begin to dry beneath the sun and the landscape takes on a new expression. Their distinctive character, complemented by a touch of jasmine, contributes to a beer filled with floral, herbal, lightly sweet, and citrus notes—a true reflection of the rhythms of this place. Sensory notes: Light apricot in color with a creamy white head Aromas of lemon verbena, wildflowers, and peppercorn Flavors of grapefruit, wildflower honey, and herbal notes Bright, dry finish
Related
Related
Related