Bronze in Saison
Third Window Brewing Co., Santa Barbara, CA
Hops
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Tasting Notes
Light apricot in color with a creamy white head. Aromas of lemon verbena, wildflowers, and peppercorn. Flavors of grapefruit, wildflower honey, and herbal…
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Saison Été 2026 is a barrel-aged farmhouse ale from Third Window Brewing Co. in Santa Barbara, California, made in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for its centennial.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75, Saison | Bronze (3rd place) | 73 | Third Window Brewing Co. | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Seasonal Farmhouse Ale | Third Window: Saison Été 2026 |
| ABV | 6% | Third Window: Saison Été 2026 |
| IBU | Not Found | Not Found |
| Hops | Not Found | Not Found |
| Malts and grains | malt and wheat grown on the FP Farm; one base beer is a rye saison | Third Window: Saison Été 2026 |
| Yeast | mixed culture of Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus | Third Window: Saison Été 2026 |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | purple sage blossoms, jasmine flowers | Third Window: Saison Été 2026 |
| Other | 500 ml bottle; barrel aged, refermented for a year; sold out | Third Window: Saison Été 2026 |
Saison Été 2026 was crafted in collaboration with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in celebration of its centennial.
Source: Third Window: Saison Été 2026
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.
Source: thirdwindowbrewing.com
The brewery describes the beer as "a barrel-aged blend of our traditional Farmhouse Saison and Rye Saison," "both brewed with malt and wheat grown on the FP Farm," then "refermented for a year with our mixed culture of Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus." Purple sage blossoms from the Botanic Garden were added "to accentuate its wildflower and peppercorn character," followed by "a light touch of FP Farm jasmine flowers" (Third Window: Saison Été 2026). Barrel type and hops are not named.
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| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Light apricot (no SRM number published) | thirdwindowbrewing.com |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Barrel-aged blend of the brewery's Farmhouse Saison and Rye Saison, brewed with malt and wheat grown on the FP Farm, refermented for a year with a mixed culture of Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus; purple sage blossoms from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden added after secondary fermentation, then FP Farm jasmine flowers | thirdwindowbrewing.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for Classic French and Belgian-Style Saison calls for 4.5 to 6.5 percent ABV, 20 to 38 IBU and 2 to 15 SRM, with a refreshing character. The published 6% ABV fits; no IBU is published.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Saison | Bronze |
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Third Window Brewing Co. is in Santa Barbara, CA.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website.