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Author:

Brewstore

Boil Size: 26 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.03

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 2.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.75

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/14/2017 9:39 PM

Notes:

Author:

Eric Saba

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.115

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/11/2021 1:51 PM

Notes:

Author:

Nosybear

Boil Size: 4.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.051

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 7.75 psi

Creation Date: 8/18/2020 6:36 PM

Notes: Acidify wort with lactic acid to pH 4.5 before souring.
Incubate lacto to pH 3.6 using sous vide, water bath. Kettle sour: Cool to 110 degrees, pitch lacto, cover wort with plastic wrap and purge headspace with CO2.
Boil, add hops and spices per recipe.
Add pureed cucumber at high krauesen, 2 days into fermentation.
Check saltiness at packaging and adjust as necessary.
Can test pitching lacto with yeast.

8/18: Pitching K-97 without aeration, rehydration as test.

8/13/21: Modifications: Acidulated malt removed, added 4 oz wheat malt. Using Philly Sour yeast. Brewtan B removed, yeast nutrient added. Lactobacillus removed.

Author:

Joe V

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 15

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/31/2019 1:42 AM

Notes: 5 pounds of raspberries in secondary fermentor

Author:

Stvervaag

Boil Size: 28 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/20/2018 2:42 PM

Notes:

Author:

Grumpy Joker

Boil Size: 16.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.035

Efficiency: 74

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 1.5

Primary Temp: 51 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/2/2018 11:07 PM

Notes:

Author:

WAWooldridge

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.041

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 72 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/5/2017 8:30 PM

Notes: Overall Impression:
A strong, malt-accentuated, lagered artisanal beer with a range of malt flavors appropriate for the color. All of them are malty yet dry, with clean flavors and a smooth character.

Aroma:
Prominent malty sweetness, often with a complex, light to moderate intensity toasty-bready-rich malt character. Low to moderate esters. Little to no hop aroma (may be a bit spicy, peppery, or herbal). Paler versions will still be malty but will lack richer, deeper aromatics and may have a bit more hops. Generally, quite clean although stronger versions may have a light, spicy alcohol note as it warms.

Appearance:
Three main variations exist (blond, amber and brown), so color can range from golden-blonde to reddish-bronze to chestnut brown. Clarity is brilliant to fair, although haze is not unexpected in this type of often unfiltered beer. Well-formed head, generally white to off-white (varies by beer color), average persistence.

Flavor:
Medium to high malt flavor often with a toasty-rich, biscuity, toffee-like or light caramel-sweet character. Malt flavors and complexity tend to increase with beer color. Low to moderate esters and alcohol flavors. Medium-low hop bitterness provides some support, but the balance is always tilted toward the malt. Darker versions will have more of an initial malty-sweet impression than paler versions, but all should be malty in the palate and finish. The malt flavor lasts into the finish, which is medium-dry to dry, never cloying. Low to no hop flavor (spicy, peppery, or herbal), although paler versions can have slightly higher levels of herbal or spicy hop flavor (which can also come from the yeast). Smooth, well-lagered character, even if made with ale yeast. Aftertaste of malt (character appropriate for the color) with some dryness and light alcohol.

Mouthfeel:
Medium to medium-light (lean) body, often with a smooth, creamy-silky character. Moderate to high carbonation. Moderate alcohol warming, but should be very smooth and never hot.

Comments:
Three main variations are included in the style: the brown (brune), the blond (blonde), and the amber (ambrée). The darker versions will have more malt character, while the paler versions can have more hops (but still are malt-focused beers). A related style is Bière de Mars, which is brewed in March (Mars) for present use and will not age as well. Attenuation rates are in the 80-85% range. Some fuller-bodied examples exist, but these are somewhat rare. Age and oxidation in imports often increases fruitiness, caramel flavors, and adds corked and musty notes; these are all signs of mishandling, not characteristic elements of the style.

History:
Name literally means “beer which has been kept or lagered.” A traditional artisanal ale from Northern France brewed in early spring and kept in cold cellars for consumption in warmer weather. It is now brewed year-round.

Characteristic Ingredients:
The “cellar” character commonly described in literature is more of a feature of mishandled commercial exports than fresh, authentic products. The somewhat moldy character comes from the corks and/or oxidation in commercial versions, and is incorrectly identified as “musty” or “cellar-like.” Base malts vary by beer color, but usually include pale, Vienna and Munich types. Darker versions will have richer malt complexity and sweetness from crystal-type malts. Sugar may be used to add flavor and aid in the dry finish. Lager or ale yeast fermented at cool ale temperatures, followed by long cold conditioning. Floral, herbal or spicy continental hops.

Style Comparison:
Related to the Belgian Saison style, the main difference is that the Bière de Garde is rounder, richer, malt-focused, and lacks the spicy, bitter character of a Saison.

Entry Instructions:
Entrant must specify blond, amber, or brown bière de garde. If no color is specified, the judge should attempt to judge based on initial observation, expecting a malt flavor and balance that matches the color.

Vital Statistics:
OG: 1.060 – 1.080
FG: 1.008 – 1.016
IBUs: 18 – 28
SRM: 6 – 19
ABV: 6.0 – 8.5%

Commercial Examples:
Ch’Ti (brown and blond), Jenlain (amber and blond), La Choulette (all 3 versions), St. Amand (brown), Saint Sylvestre 3 Monts (blond), Russian River Perdition

Tags:
high-strength, pale-color, amber-color, any-fermentation, lagered, western-Europe, traditional-style, amber-ale-family, malty

Author:

Duane Hatherly

Boil Size: 28 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.028

Efficiency: 50

Mash Thickness: 3.4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 15 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/11/2017 1:25 AM

Notes:

Author:

Jet'sBrewHouse

Boil Size: 2.6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 1.5 oz

Creation Date: 6/8/2017 10:58 PM

Notes:

Author:

liriodendron

Boil Size: 30 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.033

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 17 ° C

Priming Method: dextrose

Priming Amount: 120g

Creation Date: 2/7/2017 2:32 AM

Notes:

Author:

YuriyT

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 70

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 1.5

Primary Temp: 61 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/29/2016 5:12 AM

Notes: Yeast From Pils
Brew 2/3
Dry hop 2/9 1.012
Keg 2/16

Author:

Zack B

Boil Size: 13 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.063

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/18/2016 10:31 PM

Notes:

Author:

nkgarfield

Boil Size: 6.45 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.067

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.45

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 65 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/15/2016 9:55 PM

Notes: "One man's extreme fermentation is another man's afternoon snack." ~ Garfield Brewery

Author:

tapmcse

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.066

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/28/2016 9:58 PM

Notes: WYeast #3724 Belgian Saison
or
WYeast #3711 French Saison

Author:

DB Brewing

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 70

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 82

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 76 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/16/2015 1:14 AM

Notes: OG 1.068

Author:

monkeyhaiku

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.035

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/27/2015 9:04 PM

Notes:

Author:

phi

Boil Size: 23 Litres

Boil Time: 15

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 22 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/12/2015 2:31 PM

Notes:

Author:

Kramwell

Boil Size: 2 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.03

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/5/2015 4:25 AM

Notes: grain - $3.75
hops - $3
yeast - $2

$8.75/gal!

Kitchen scale to weigh out hops

Dry hop with rest of hops, ~4g

Author:

skcamow

Boil Size: 2.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.113

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/28/2018 6:56 PM

Notes:

Author:

pivoljub

Boil Size: 9 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.135

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 16 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/13/2015 5:20 PM

Notes: Hmelj direktno v pivino brez filtra.

Irish moss na 15min