Saison "non-barley cereal grains" ???

[Rdracera1]

That comes straight from the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. However, the overwhelming majority of recipes I find call for 2 row or pilsner malt as their base. Aren't both of those barley??
When I read "non-barley cereal grains" I'm thinking more of oats, wheat, rye etc....

Can anyone clear this up for me?

 

[Yooper]

That comes straight from the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. However, the overwhelming majority of recipes I find call for 2 row or pilsner malt as their base. Aren't both of those barley??
When I read "non-barley cereal grains" I'm thinking more of oats, wheat, rye etc....

Can anyone clear this up for me?

You got it. Non-barley cereal grains would include wheat, rice, rye, corn, oats, etc.

 

[tagz]

Many saisons use Pilsner as the base and then add 5-20% non-barley grains. Most often wheat, but oats, spelt, and rye are also common.

 

[dmtaylor]

A fair proportion of wheat is required. A small amount (5-10%) of oats is optional.

 

[tagz]

Well, nothing is required.The archetype, Saison Dupont, is 100% Pilsner.

 

[dmtaylor]

Oh crap -- sorry -- total brain fart. I had Berliner weisse on the mind vs. saison. Nevermind.

 

[tagz]

Happens to the best of us!