I want to get one more saison brewed this summer. I've been wanting to make a saison in the 7.5%ABV area that's relatively light in color, with galaxy hops and honey.
Here's what I've got so far:
Original Gravity: 1.076 (1.048 - 1.065)
Terminal Gravity: 1.019 (1.002 - 1.012)
Color: 5.05 (5.0 - 14.0)
Alcohol: 7.57% (5.0% - 7.0%)
Bitterness: 32.6 (20.0 - 35.0)
Ingredients:
1.0*lb 2-Row Caramel Malt 10L (steep)
6.0*lb Dry Extra Light Extract
0.5*oz Australian Galaxy (13.0%) - added during boil, boiled 45.0*m
0.5*oz Australian Galaxy (13.0%) - added during boil, boiled 15.0*m
0.0*tsp Irish Moss - added during boil, boiled 15.0*m
3.0*lb Honey
1.0*ea WYeast 3711 French Saison
I don't want this thing to be overly bitter, but I've also been wanting to use galaxy hops as I've really enjoyed beers with it. Is a 45 min addition worth doing? I see that at 60 min it may push beyond my preferred IBU range. Or, should I just go with more of a different strain of hop and do a full 60 min with a smaller late aroma addition? Or, do you think the perceived bitterness wont be as much due to somewhat large malt bill?
The honey I plan to add after fermentation has begun. Did some reading on brewing with honey and this seems to be the general consensus, no? I understand that I wont be able to get a real accurate gravity reading as a result.
The yeast was harvested from the first saison, which I just bottled a few days ago. It's washed. I plan to make a little yeast starter to wake it up.
I could be brewing as soon as this weekend. Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Here's what I've got so far:
Original Gravity: 1.076 (1.048 - 1.065)
Terminal Gravity: 1.019 (1.002 - 1.012)
Color: 5.05 (5.0 - 14.0)
Alcohol: 7.57% (5.0% - 7.0%)
Bitterness: 32.6 (20.0 - 35.0)
Ingredients:
1.0*lb 2-Row Caramel Malt 10L (steep)
6.0*lb Dry Extra Light Extract
0.5*oz Australian Galaxy (13.0%) - added during boil, boiled 45.0*m
0.5*oz Australian Galaxy (13.0%) - added during boil, boiled 15.0*m
0.0*tsp Irish Moss - added during boil, boiled 15.0*m
3.0*lb Honey
1.0*ea WYeast 3711 French Saison
I don't want this thing to be overly bitter, but I've also been wanting to use galaxy hops as I've really enjoyed beers with it. Is a 45 min addition worth doing? I see that at 60 min it may push beyond my preferred IBU range. Or, should I just go with more of a different strain of hop and do a full 60 min with a smaller late aroma addition? Or, do you think the perceived bitterness wont be as much due to somewhat large malt bill?
The honey I plan to add after fermentation has begun. Did some reading on brewing with honey and this seems to be the general consensus, no? I understand that I wont be able to get a real accurate gravity reading as a result.
The yeast was harvested from the first saison, which I just bottled a few days ago. It's washed. I plan to make a little yeast starter to wake it up.
I could be brewing as soon as this weekend. Thanks in advance for any feedback!