I've had my Saisson (Dupont clone) fermenting in the primary for about 7 weeks (at about 80 deg F). I checked the gravity about 2 1/2 weeks ago and it was slightly above 1.000. I tasted the sample I pulled, it smells delicious but the flavor is not nearly robust as the smell. Is there a way I can enhance the flavor further or will it continue to evolve after bottling?
Brewing my first Saisson - looking for advice
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Wow, you are one patient homebrewer. 7 weeks is a long fermentation. I think it is safe to bottle/keg.
Your flavors will change as the beer carbonates, so I would leave it as is.
That being said, many people will add flavorings post fermentation. I actually have a saison in primary now that I will be adding some ginger candi syrup to after the primary fermentation slows.
Your flavors will change as the beer carbonates, so I would leave it as is.
That being said, many people will add flavorings post fermentation. I actually have a saison in primary now that I will be adding some ginger candi syrup to after the primary fermentation slows.
ahhaha, thanks! I'm not patient but I love good beer. I'll bottle this weekend and see what I get. Brewing a Beamish Stout clone over the weekend too.
Good luck with your Saison!
beergolf
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The flavor will improve with some age.
I always bottle 1/2 the batch in 12 oz bottle and the other half in 22 oz. I set the bombers aside to age. I drink the 12 oz ones fresh and am always surprised how the 22 oz ones age.
I always bottle 1/2 the batch in 12 oz bottle and the other half in 22 oz. I set the bombers aside to age. I drink the 12 oz ones fresh and am always surprised how the 22 oz ones age.
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