This Obscure Farmhouse Ale Is Dry, Light, and Here to Save Summer

At this point even casual, non-neckbeard craft beer drinkers are probably familiar with the saison style of farmhouse ales—i.e., historically Belgian and French country brews designed to quench hot thirst after long days of manual labor on rural farms. While its rustically refreshing profile of CO₂, spice, and yeast has taken off, what about its obscure stylistic sibling, the grisette? Rooted in similar tradition (though some say it was produced for miners as opposed to farmers), the grisette is often characterized specifically by lower alcohol and is often dryer and lighter than saisons. Here are seven A+ examples of this rediscovered style, which some of the best craft brewers seem to be obsessed with.