Elysian Brewing Company Releases Saison Elysee

SEATTLE (September 22, 2016) – Elysian Brewing Company announced today the release of a limited saison new to package, Saison Elysee. The brew was first debuted in 2003 with a limited, draft-only offering at Elysian’s Capitol Hill brewpub.

Saison Elysee is a unique saison brewed with Munich, Caravienne, Wheat, Caramunich, and Premium 2-Row malt perfectly blended with German Northern Brewer and Czech Saaz hops.  An unexpected hint of cumin adds a complexity and subtle spiciness to the light-bodied farmhouse ale with an ABV of 6.4%.

“Elysee is spicy, earthy, and, fruity all at once,” said Head Brewer, Josh Waldman. “The complexity, along with the ebb and flow of its flavors over time make this a great beer to drink fresh as well as after some aging”.

Saison Elysee delivers an alluring flavor and an unquestionable individuality, which is complemented by its uniquely designed label. The Saison Elysee label is hand embroidered over a fabric print with different stitching techniques to highlight the ingredients and integrate real cumin seeds. The final artwork used for the label is an eye-catching, textured photograph of the original design.

Saison Elysee is the second specialty saison released by Elysian this year, preceded by the release of Saison Poivre, a vibrant and refreshing saison brewed with a blend of black, white, and green peppercorns layered beneath the bright fruitiness of pink peppercorns.

For a limited time, Saison Elysee can be found in 22 oz bottles and on draft in select U.S. markets including Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Seattleites can also find the beer at Elysian’s restaurant locations: Capitol Hill, Tangletown, Elysian Fields, and Elysian Bar.

For more information on Elysian Brewing, visit www.ElysianBrewing.com or follow @ElysianBrewing on Instagram and Twitter, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/ElysianBrewingCompany.

ABOUT ELYSIAN BREWING
Voted three-time Large Brewpub of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, Elysian Brewing Company operates four neighborhood restaurants and a production brewery in Seattle, Washington. Known for classic styles, flexibility and innovation, Elysian has brewed over 350 different recipes since opening in 1996. While Elysian’s brewers use a variety of unusual ingredients, the brewery is seasonally notorious for the pumpkin beer series. Each year, Elysian hosts an open-to-the-public event called the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival, where dozens of different pumpkin beers are poured, some of them from giant pumpkins.