How to spell Saison

[user 141939]

I was performing my daily check of homebrew finds the other day when I came upon this..

http://www.amazon.com/Brewing-Britain-quest-perfect-pint-ebook/dp/B00DOVDX4C/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1402672029&sr=1-1&keywords=brewing+britain

I noticed quite quickly that Saison is spelled Sasion on the cover. Is this an alternate spelling or a mistake? I have never seen it spelled that way. I entered "Sasion" into google and quite a few pop up. Not sure if that means it's a legit way some people spell it or just that it is an often mispelled word.

So I though I would tap the collective wisdom of the homebrew talk. Let me know which one it is. Thanks!

 

[Rivenin]

i've always heard saison, never sasion, but both look like they'd be pronounced the same way...
Just like the classic style... anything goes!

 

[TimmyWit]

These guys know how to spell it:
http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/dupont/en/6967-saison-dupont.html

 

[biereblanche]

Saison = French for "Season." Style name derived from "saisoniarres" = seasonal farm hands who buried jugs of low ABV beer in the fields to keep them cool during the day's work. Grain bill was what was available, often wheat or 'rustic' grains, spices used to improve flavor and balance. ABV range is debatable, goal of the beer was possibly safe hydration, possibly caloric intake (which could encourage higher gravities).

Sasion is a misspelling

 

[Darwin18]

h-i-p-s-t-e-r

 

[user 141939]

See I would think sasion would be pronounced (say-shon). Yes my logic was it's a french word, so would only have one spelling.

Not like an english word which may be spelled different whether you are in US or overseas, for example.

Not a good sign when a book about brewing beer has a type of beer mispelled on the cover of said book!

 

[Eugenio]

h-i-p-s-t-e-r

Really? My experience has been that hipsters gravitate more towards IPA's with as many I's in front of it, or IBU's after it as they can find. Saisons tend to fly more under the radar around here. Just my observation tho.

 

[ericbw]

Why would a book called "Brewing Britain" be telling you about saisons? Probably the artist who created the cover misspelled it, and it might be correct in the book. In the chapter about British saisons.

 

[Darwin18]

Really? My experience has been that hipsters gravitate more towards IPA's with as many I's in front of it, or IBU's after it as they can find. Saisons tend to fly more under the radar around here. Just my observation tho.

Seems to be the opposite here in Raleigh. All the hipsters are drawn to the "artisan farmhouse" aspects of that style. I really like Saisons but people are putting too much weird crap in it locally and calling it "artisan".

 

[Eugenio]

Seems to be the opposite here in Raleigh. All the hipsters are drawn to the "artisan farmhouse" aspects of that style. I really like Saisons but people are putting too much weird crap in it locally and calling it "artisan".

I hear you on that, saison Is my favorite style, and oftentimes the wonderfulness of the yeast is shadowed by a lot of additions.


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[user 141939]

Hipsters in my neck of the woods drink Narragansett tallboys. It's the new PBR


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[user 141939]

Why would a book called "Brewing Britain" be telling you about saisons? Probably the artist who created the cover misspelled it, and it might be correct in the book. In the chapter about British saisons.

I would hope its right in the book. That sort of thing just bugged me. Probably you are right about the artist who created it. I wonder if anyone noticed and then decided to leave it? Or maybe no one noticed at all? To me it stuck out like a sore thumb.

I can see a misspelling in here, or even IN the book somewhere. But sucks it's on the cover. I wouldn't be happy about that if I were author.

I would be interested in this "british saisons (sasions)" chapter


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[flars]

In the link click "Look Inside". Inside the book it is spelled correctly.

 

[flars]

I looked a little further in the section understanding beer terminology. DMS is Diastatic Malt Syrup. Campden tablets are for sterilizing and an antioxidant.
Somewhat incomplete information.

 

[Hello]

Seems to be the opposite here in Raleigh. All the hipsters are drawn to the "artisan farmhouse" aspects of that style. I really like Saisons but people are putting too much weird crap in it locally and calling it "artisan".

Really? What brewery? Or do you mean homebrewers? I think the yeast should be given a chance to shine. I am doing a hibiscus saison this morning but I feel like the yeast can still shine.

 

[hunter_le five]

I'm doing an artisanal imperial whiskey barrel aged chocolate raspberry mint coffee saison on nitro, but I think it will be true to the spirit of the original farmer's drink.

Just for a little added flair, though, I think I might rack it on some blueberries and cinnamon for a week or two, just long enough to get a subtle flavor, and that distinct purple coloring that saisons are known for.


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[ericbw]

I don't think coffee is traditional in saisons, but other than that, you're good.

 

[beaksnbeer]

lmao

 

[user 141939]

While we're on the subject of the " original farmers drink", I've always been confused by something.

Saison meaning "season" because the beer was brewed seasonally in the winter months to be consumed during the summer?

But nowadays we brew this beer in the summer because we want those high temps. If back in the day they were made in the winter you'd think they (traditionally ) would have less yeasty flavors?

Or am I wrong about when they were brewed. I thought i read it was winter months.


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[ericbw]

But in Belgium, the winters are blistering hot because it is in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

[jekeane]

But in Belgium, the winters are blistering hot because it is in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

[ericbw]

Why are you pointing out Chile to me??

 

[Black Island Brewer]

Why are you pointing out Chile to me??

Would Chile in a sasion be traditional? Do they grow Chiles in Belgium? Isn't the first day of summer in Belgium on December 32nd?

 

[ericbw]

Would Chile in a sasion be traditional? Do they grow Chiles in Belgium? Isn't the first day of summer in Belgium on December 32nd?

It's because they still use the Julian calendar.

 

[elkshadow]

This thread delivers. When I get back from Belgium in February I'll let you all know how they spell it over there K?

 

[ericbw]

They don't have February in Belgium. Something about the metric system.

 

[Eucrid]

Thats correct, instead of February they have Waffletober

 

[GrogNerd]

I'd be interested in learning more about Waffletoberfest

 

[Eucrid]

Ironically the Waffletoberfest festival of waffles actual takes place in January, known locally as Fritestember.

 

[GrogNerd]

if I start brewing my Waffletoberfest-style beer right now, will it be ready in time?

who has a recipe?

my LHBS only carries Eggos, is that an acceptable substitute?