September 2009
4 posts
“What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?” —W.C....”
Saisons and the Sunset of Summer
Especially in the close of summer, a saison has been the perfect conclusion to the end of the day. It’s fresh, quenching, and just what the doctor ordered. The word and style “Saison” was originally applied to beer consumed on breaks for the harvest workers in Wallonia (the French-speaking region in Belgium). Saisons are low in alcohol (5-8%) and offer the refreshment without the drunken...
