SESSION OF THE SEASON SAISON RECIPE (FOR FINAL VOLUME OF 5.5 GALLONS)
Specs:
Estimated O.G. 1.044
Estimated F.G. 1.007
Estimated ABV = 4.9%
Estimated Bitterness = 24 IBUs
Grain Bill & Fermentables:
5 lbs. Belgian pale malt
2 lbs. Munich malt
0.5 lbs. Aromatic malt
0.5 lbs. flaked wheat
1 lb. corn sugar, added with 10 minutes left in the boil
Yeast:
Wyeast 3711XL French Saison, Wyeast 3787XL Trappist High Gravity, Wyeast 3522XL Belgian Ardennes, or Lallemand Belle Saison yeast. If using a liquid yeast strain, pitch 2 packs or do an appropriate yeast starter.
Brewing Process
Mash at 146F for 60 to 75 minutes. Optionally, you may mash at 144F for 30 to 45 minutes, then raise mash temperature to 154F and hold for 30 minutes. Proceed with boil as normal, adding corn sugar with 10 minutes left in the boil.
Ferment at 72-75F for 2 weeks.
A secondary fermentation isn’t neccessary, as saisons can be a bit more cloudy.
This beer may benefit from some conditioning time.