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Saison | Corbeau Rouge

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Saison means "season" in French, referring to the beer's original purpose: a low-gravity provision beer brewed in winter for seasonal farm workers. The term encompasses tremendous stylistic variation—from low-gravity table saisons (3.5-5.0% ABV) to powerful super saisons (7.0-9.5% ABV). What unites saisons is their essential character: dry, refreshing, highly attenuated, with prominent yeast and hop character. These beers represent the rustic, rough-around-edges opposite of modern refined brewing.

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Belgian Witbier | Wits n` Giggles

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Witbier is a low-gravity white hazy beer from Belgium characterized by wheat bread maltiness and prominent spicing with orange peel and coriander. The hazy, pale color comes from unmalted wheat and often suspended protein and yeast. These beers are refreshing and slightly tart, making them excellent aperitifs. Witbier represents a historical Belgian brewing tradition revived in modern times.

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Belgian Dubbel

Belgian Dubbel

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The Belgian Dubbel is a dark, malty, moderately strong ale with subtle fruit character and warming alcohol. Born from monastic traditions, the Dubbel style represents the middle strength of the Belgian Trappist brewing hierarchy—stronger than Singel, lighter than Tripel or Quadrupel.

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