Saison d’Ete - Saison - 2007 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5 Gallons (19 L)

    9.5 lb (4.31 kg) German pilsner malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) wheat malt
    1.25 lb (566 g) sucrose
    Zest of 1/4 orange
    0.13 oz (4 g) fresh grated ginger
    1.25 oz (35 g) Styrian Goldings pellet hops (90 min.)
    0.25 oz (7 g) E K Goldings pellet hops (15 min.)
    0.25 oz (7 g) Saaz pellet hops (2 min.)
    White Labs WLP 565 Saison ale yeast (2 qt starter)
    6.75 oz (191 g) dextrose to prime
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.063
    Final Gravity: 1.014
    ABV: 6.43%
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 150° F (66° C) for 60 minutes. Raise to 155° F (68° C) and hold for 15 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 14 days at 70-76° F (21-24° C) in steel.
    Secondary fermentation for 9 days at 70° F (21° C) in glass.