Citra Saison

A fantastic blending of Belgian Saison characters with the punchy fruitiness of Citra

Recipe Author:

Drew Beechum

Beer Style:

Saison

Batch Size:

5.5 gallons

Boil Time:

90 minutes

Original Gravity:

1.058

Final Gravity:

1.006

ABV:

6.9%

IBUs:

51

SRM:

Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:

6.0 lbs Pilsner 62%
4.0 lbs Wheat malt 14%
0.5 lbs Munich Malt 8.5%
0.75 lbs Table Sugar 7.0%

Mashing

Main Rest – 148°F for 60 minutes

Hops:

Magnum 12.0% 0.7 oz 60 minutes
Citra 11.0% 1.75 oz 0 minutes

Yeast:

Wyeast 3711 French Saison

Misc:

Whirlfloc – 15 min Boil

Water Profile:

Notes:

The flameout hops adds plenty of Citra aroma, but I’ve also made this beer with 1-2 oz of Citra as a dry hop for a week