To my tastes there is no better beer than Saison. Fruity background, rich malt and hops. All of the qualities we expect from Belgian beer. I can't brew enough of the stuff.
Silver medal.
Silver medal.
where I am, my brewing season is about over and will not begin again until October. The temps here in AR just get too hot, not to mention the terrible humidity which propagates all manner of anti beer friendly organisms. I guess you could say I have to brew as the Germans did in times past. Any way there is 10 gal. of young Saison coming on.
I'd like to brew one of these this summer. Care to share a favorite recipe?
Channel66's Shipwreck Saison:I'd like to brew one of these this summer. Care to share a favorite recipe?
I'm right across the river from Arizona, and my problem isn't brewing a saison; it's trying to find somewhere cool to bottle condition it during the summer. I stay in a motor home here while I'm working, and you know what ovens they turn into if you don't have an AC running....That is perfect Saison brewing weather imo. I don't get my best saison's until I hit summer and am able to let the fermentation free rise into the 90's. Particularly WY 3711 seems to really develop the higher I let it go. Don't be afraid to experiment with Belgian yeast in the summer.
I use the Belle Saison yeast, and I've been very happy with it so far. Per the instructions I rehydrate strictly in water, without adding nutrients or wort. And I make sure there isn't a big temperature differential between it and the wort before pitching, to avoid thermal shock.I've been thinking of brewing a Saison soon myself. What is everyone's preferred yeast? I've used WLP565 and Wyeast 3711, both of which worked well for me. I may try the Belle Saison dry yeast this time to see how that works out
I've been thinking of brewing a Saison soon myself. What is everyone's preferred yeast? I've used WLP565 and Wyeast 3711, both of which worked well for me. I may try the Belle Saison dry yeast this time to see how that works out
I've been thinking of brewing a Saison soon myself. What is everyone's preferred yeast? I've used WLP565 and Wyeast 3711, both of which worked well for me. I may try the Belle Saison dry yeast this time to see how that works out
Going on my third batch using the wallonian farmhouse. That thing is beast. My second is 3726 if you can keep the temps right!
Troy, I know what you mean about the oven like temps here. Are you near Parker AZ? The cold water here is already starting to get hot and will probably be that way until September or October, which is why I won't bother with a wort chiller. I bottled my Saison du vin last week and will be ready to go in a couple of weeks. I've never had saison before but I thought the description(from Northern Brewer) sounded really good.
Sudbuster, what kind of cheese is that in the photo? Pepperjack?
Sudbuster, what kind of cheese is that in the photo? Pepperjack?
Nice warm Sunday. Did some grilling for the SWMBO this afternoon and note sitting on the back patio enjoying the quiet evening with a nice cool breeze.
Oh yes and enjoying my citra saison all afternoon/evening.
Man, that looks beautiful. If it tastes as good as it looks, you're a millionare.
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