Saison is a pale ale that is highly carbonated, fruity, spicy, and often bottle conditioned. It was historically brewed with low alcohol levels, but modern productions of the style have moderate to high levels of alcohol. ~Wikipedia
Characteristics of a Saison
ABV range: 5% – 8.5%
IBU range: 20 – 35
Color: Copper, Golden, Dark brown, Amber-gold
Hops: Styrian Golding, Kent Golding
Malt: Munich, Pilsner, Malted wheat
Yeast: Ale, Brettanomyces
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L | 60 min | 25.2 IBUs | 10.2 EBC | 1.038 | 1.008 | 3.9 % |
| Actuals | 1.032 | 1.011 | 2.7 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | 16 C | 1.048 - 1.065 | 1.002 - 1.012 | 20 - 35 | 9.9 - 27.6 | 2.3 - 2.9 | 5 - 7 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsen (Dingemans) | 388.2 g | 46.17 |
| Wheat Malt, Bel | 388.2 g | 46.17 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L | 17.7 g | 2.11 |
| Light Dry Extract in Yeast starter | 17 g | 2.02 |
| Dextrose (Briess) | 29.7 g | 3.53 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Spalt | 5.1 g | 55 min | Boil | Leaf | 5 |
| Select Spalt | 5.1 g | 10 min | Boil | Leaf | 5 |
| Select Spalt | 6.8 g | 20 min | Aroma | Leaf | 5 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Moss | 0.19 tsp | 10 min | Boil | Fining |
| Yeast Nutrient | 0.19 tsp | 3 days | Primary | Other |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Fantone Pissenlt Saison | Fantone | 75% | 21.11°C - 26.67°C |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 67°C | 75 min |
| Mash Step | 77°C | 10 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 19.44°C |
| Aging | 30 days | 18.33°C |
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