Who’s thirsty? Victory Brewing Company recently introduced Selene Saison as the celestial sister to its Helios Ale. Selene Saison is a wild-fermented farmhouse-style dark saison brewed with extra delicious darkness. The brew became available on September 1 and will remain available while supplies last.
Step into a crisp, new season with a victorious blend of chocolate and roasty flavors. Selene’s outstanding combination of malts, hops and yeast culminate in a 7.5% ABV that’s sure to satisfy any seasoned saison lover.
This complex and captivating celestial ale takes its name from the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, sister to the god of the sun, Helios. Selene delivers notes of chocolate and clove funk, while rye blends with herbal and spicy whole flower East Kent Goldings hops to produce a smooth finish. Two strains of Brettanomyces and Blaugies yeast bring the brew full circle with localized variation that’s typical of a great saison.
“When we were dreaming up Selene Saison we had a great canvas in Helios Ale. Because Farmhouse styles focus on individuality, we had a lot of creative license to make an enjoyable, yet completely unique, Saison. We wanted to showcase the dark side foil against the sunny side of Helios, which resulted in a delicious, wild-fermented celebration of the season for all to enjoy,” says Bill Covaleski, founder and brewmaster of Victory Brewing Company.
Like Helios Ale, Selene Saison can be found on draft and is packaged in 750 ml bottles with artwork that mirrors Helios but has a moonlit, starry scene as an ode to its namesake. Available throughout Victory’s 35-state distribution footprint, Selene retails at $9 depending on location.
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