We’ve raved about the French 75 inspired Saison from Alesong Brewing & Blending in the past, so what’s actually in the beer?
Recipe Author: Alesong
Beer Style: Brett Saison
Batch Size: 6
Boil Time: 90 minutes
Original Gravity: 1.055
Est Final Gravity: 1.003
IBUs: 27
SRM: 4
ABV: 6.8%
Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:
6.25 lbs |
Pilsner malt |
50% |
1.67 lbs |
Red Wheat |
13% |
1.25 lbs |
White Wheat malt |
10% |
1 lbs |
Acidulated malt |
8% |
1 lbs |
Flaked Oats |
8% |
10 oz |
Spelt malt |
5% |
6 oz |
Munich malt |
3% |
6 oz |
Rye malt |
3% |
Water Profile
Mashing
Main Rest – 150°F for 60 minutes |
Hops:
Neutral Hop |
|
20 IBUs |
90 minutes |
Citra |
|
5 IBUs |
10 minutes |
Citra |
|
2 IBUs |
0 minutes |
Yeast:
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Brettanomyces clausenii, Brux var. Drei or preferred Brett strain(s); |
Lallemand Lalvin EC-1118 |
Misc:
Lemon Peel for 3-4 days, post fermentation/aging |
Notes:
Fermentation at 68-70 in SS. |
Aging in neutral Oak until dry. |
3-6 months in Old Tom Gin Barrels |
Condition on lemon peel for 3-4 days in SS |
Bottle Condition to 3+ volumes with EC1118 yeast |