Wild, Saison & Fruit

Discovering wild ales, saison, and fruit beer

This collection brings together various beer styles where yeast, fermentation, and fruit can create unique flavors. From a dry saison to a layered wild ale or a bold fruit beer: there is much to discover here beyond the familiar malt and hop flavors.

These beers do not all have the same character. Some are light and fresh, others full and fruity. Acidity, spiciness, and sweetness also vary greatly from beer to beer.

What are wild ales?

Wild alesare beers where wild yeasts and sometimes bacteria contribute to the fermentation and flavor profile. This can produce aromas that are fruity, earthy, or somewhat ‘funky’. By the latter, beer enthusiasts mean notes that are reminiscent of hay, leather, or a barnyard, for example.

A wild ale is not automatically sour. Depending on the microorganisms used and the brewer's method, the beer can be dry, fruity, tart, or distinctly sour. Maturation on wood can add extra depth.

What is saison?

Saisonis a beer style with roots in the Belgian farmhouse tradition. These beers often have a dry finish, lively carbonation, and a fruity, spicy yeast character. Think of citrus and peppery accents.

One saison is light and subtle, another is fuller or more pronounced. Some brewers use other grains, herbs, or additional fermentation techniques to create their own interpretation.

What are fruit beers?

With fruit beers, fruit adds aroma, flavor, and sometimes color. The base beer and the way the fruit is used determine how the result tastes. A fruit beer, therefore, does not have to be sweet.

Fruited sours combine fruit with a sour base. Some are fresh and dry, others fuller and softer. Smoothie sours often emphasize a lot of fruit and a thick, smoothie-like mouthfeel. Thus, a fruit beer can range from refined and tart to distinctly juicy and dessert-like.

Which direction suits you?

Do you like dry and spicy? Then saisonis a great style to explore. Are you looking for layered flavors and do you find an earthy or funky character interesting? Then take a look at wild ales.

Does fruit appeal to you most? Then the flavor description and the type of fruit will help you choose. Are you looking for fresh and sour, or rather soft, full, and somewhat sweeter? Within fruit beer, that difference can be significant.

View our separate collections for wild ales, saison, and fruit beerto continue your exploration. There you can read more about the styles and find the corresponding beers.

Buy wild ales, saison, and fruit beer at De Biersalon

At De Biersalon, you will discover classic interpretations and modern releases from breweries both domestic and abroad. From a fresh saison to a unique wild ale or a fruited sour with a surprising fruit combination.

Are you unsure about acidity, sweetness, or an unknown style name? Tell us which flavors you enjoy drinking. We are happy to help you choose, in the store or via a message.

Curious about the influence of wooden barrels? In our barrel-aged collectionyou will also find beers in which fermentation and barrel maturation together give extra character.