(5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)
OG = 1.043 FG = 1.010 IBU = 15 SRM = 5 ABV = 4.2%
Matthew Brynildson, Brewmaster, Firestone Walker Brewing Company: “Summer is all about outdoor activity and the beers of summer typically fit this theme and should provide refreshment. That doesn’t mean bland or without character. A refreshing beer can be full of character and still be a part of a sunny summer day.”
Ingredients
4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg) Pilsner malt or domestic 2-row pale malt
2 lbs. 3 oz. (1.0 kg) wheat malt
2 lbs. 3 oz. (1.0 kg) torrified wheat
3.0 oz. (86 g) Weyermann Cara-Wheat malt
3.0 oz. (86 g) Weyermann acidulated malt
1.0 oz. (28 g) Mt Hood whole hops (mash)
2.7 AAU Mt. Hood hops (60 mins) (0.54 oz./15 g of 5% alpha acids)
1.8 AAU Mt. Hood hops (30 mins) (0.36 oz./10 g of 5% alpha acids)
1.0 oz. (28 g) French oak chips soaked in white wine
Wyeast 3724 (Belgian Saison) or White Labs WLP565 (Belgian Saison I) yeast
Step by Step
Rice hulls or mash hops (whole) can be added to aid in run off. In the case of mash hops, this can add hop complexity to the finished beer without additional bitterness. Mash in at 145 °F (63 °C) for 30 min and raise mash temperature up to 156 °F (69 °C) to finish sachharification. Ramp up to 168 °F (76 °C) before running off. Mash at 5.2–5.4 pH (acidify if needed). Adjust finished wort to 5.2 pH with lactic or phosphoric acid. Boil time is 75 minutes. Pitch yeast at 72 °F (22 °F) and allow to free-rise up to 80 °F (27 °C). Age with French oak chips soaked in white wine.