Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: Wyeast 3711 French Saison
Yeast Starter: Optional (see notes)
Batch Size (Gallons): 5
Original Gravity: 1.049
Final Gravity: 1.008
IBU: 24
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 6.5
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 1 week @ 68 - 78
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 2 weeks @ 80
Tasting Notes: Estery and citrusy, faint peppery and spicy notes

The idea was to brew a smaller Saison that was light and refreshing that really lets the 3711 yeast shine. Also this one can go from grain to glass in 3 - 4 weeks which is always nice. The following quantities are based on 80% efficiency so you'll want to adjust the ingredient amounts based on your efficiency.

I get all my ingredients from Northern Brewer:

Malt:
6.5 lbs. Belgian Pilsner
1.25 lbs. Belgian Caravienne
1 lb. Flaked Wheat

Hops:
1.5 oz. Hallertau (3% - 5% AA) 60 mins.
1.0 oz. Hersbrucker (1.5% - 3.5% AA) 10 mins.

Mash @ 149 for 90 mins. Pitch Wyeast 3711 French Saison at 68 degrees and slowly ramp up temp. to 78 or 80 then, after primary fermentation is complete, let it sit another couple of weeks at 80. I say the starter is optional because many brewers like to under-pitch Belgian yeast in order to slightly stress it and get more esters out of it and considering that this beer is less than 1.050, one smack pack pitched straight in to the wort does the job.

Bottle it up and when it's ready you'll have a fine, refreshing Saison that's just perfect for a hot summer afternoon.