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Post by thejiggyfly on Dec 14, 2014 14:48:14 GMT -5
Will post recipe this evening...
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ricky
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Post by ricky on Dec 15, 2014 7:52:35 GMT -5
I didn't catch that this was a rye or a saison. That said, I really liked it. I was actually wondering if it was a lager when I broke it open yesterday. Can't wait to see the recipe.
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arne
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Post by arne on Dec 15, 2014 21:51:07 GMT -5
Yes, please post the recipe to this beer. I'm excited to hear which Saison yeast you used, which hops, and how much rye you used!
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Post by thejiggyfly on Dec 15, 2014 21:56:52 GMT -5
Forgot to post the recipe last night, but here it is. It's pretty simple.
Mash at 148 degrees
8 lbs Belgian pils malt
2 lbs rye malt
1 lbs table sugar (boil)
2 oz styrian goldings (3.2% AA) for 90 minutes
Wyeast 3711 French Saison at 68 degrees
OG 1.061
FG 1.000
ABV 7.9%
IBU 24
This beer was brewed at the beginning of August. I picked 3711 because it's supposed to be much easier to work with than 3724 (I have no way to heat my ferm chamber, and evidently it stalls easily). I also fermented on the cool side (for a saison) to keep fusel alcohols down, which seemed to be a common complaint of 3711 at temps over 70 ish. This probably explains the subtle saison character.
I really like this beer, but I am also surprised that the rye doesn't come through a little more at nearly 20% of the grain bill. This beer also barely holds a head, which seems surprising for a rye. That would be my only complaint.
The French saison yeast was a pleasure to work with - fast, efficient, and leaves a bright beer. It did bubble very slowly for an entire month, despite hitting FG within days...
I hope everyone enjoyed day 14! Please offer your feedback, good or bad.
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Post by tallguybrewer on Dec 16, 2014 8:31:29 GMT -5
I agree with Ricky, I thought this was a lager at first as well. I got a hint of sulphur on the nose which I've never gotten before from 3711. Enjoyed the beer.
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Post by Kyle H. on Dec 16, 2014 12:56:32 GMT -5
Very good. 3711 is a great yeast. Is that FG right? 1.000 seams a little low for the mouthfeel of this beer. It could be the carbonation adding to the body. Anyways, excellent beer. Thanks!
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tony
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Post by tony on Dec 16, 2014 20:07:50 GMT -5
Nice beer. When I poured into my tulip glass it form an awesome rocky head. I thought the rye worked really well in this brew.
Thanks
Tony
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Post by thejiggyfly on Dec 16, 2014 22:26:57 GMT -5
Very good. 3711 is a great yeast. Is that FG right? 1.000 seams a little low for the mouthfeel of this beer. It could be the carbonation adding to the body. Anyways, excellent beer. Thanks! Great question. I don't think it feels or tastes quite like 1.000 either. However, I'm certain that's the correct gravity (using a great hydrometer than my dad bought in the early 90's - not broken yet by some miracle - knock on wood). I think the mouthfeel is a result of the combination of carbonation, rye, and the awesome 3711. |
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