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The Brewery:

Producer Details:
Brewery:	Brasserie a Vapeur
Brewery Tour:	Brasserie a Vapeur Guide
Website:	www.vapeur.com

Brewed by Brasserie a Vapeur, the last brewery that uses steam powered equipment which originated in the last century to brew its world classic Saison de Pipaix. The steam provides not only the heat but also the power for the brewing operation which uses belt driven equipment that goes back all the way to 1896. Brasserie a Vapeur only brews 33 bbl[= 5,333 bottles] once a month on the last Saturday of each month.

For more information regarding Brasserie a Vapeur and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our Brasserie a Vapeur Guide.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:
Appearance:	Bright gold colour with no real head unless forced
Palate:	Starts with a citric bite and a powerful sourness which gains a refreshing quality which serves to accentuate the clean but complex, sweet and dry blend of hops, malt. fruit and spice.
Finish:	Gentle acidic crabapple sourness.

Tasting Notes (Continued):
Overall:	Wonderfully complex, full-flavored and refreshing ale with an amazing balance.

Food Pairings:

For a more in depth look at the production of cheeses and matching types of cheese with beer please visit our Beer & Cheese Guide.