saison

[ sey-zon ]

/ ˈseɪˌzɒn /

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noun

any of various Belgian-style beers characterized by a dry, tart taste and high carbonation.

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Also called farm·house ale

[fahrm-hous eyl] /ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs ˈeɪl/ .

Origin of saison

First recorded in 1985–90; from French, shortening of bière de saison “beer of the season, seasonal beer”

La saison estoit rude, & les vents le plus souvent contraires.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
The more polite people said: "The compliments of the saison to you, ma'am."
My New Curate|P.A. Sheehan
If ever he does, he runs off to Vichy or Mont Dor for a fortnight in the saison des eaux, and he is contented.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846|Various
La veille, la cuisinière lui avait remis vingt francs pour les achats de légumes qu'on trouvait peu pendant cette saison.
Histoires grises|E. Edouard Tavernier

Le convoi mit la voile dans le tems de Nol, saison o la mer est le plus orageuse.
The Churches of Paris|S. Sophia Beale