Saison
BJCP 2008 – 16C

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
11.50 pounds American Pale Malt (2-Row) 76.7%
0.60 pounds Crystal Malt 120L 4%
1.00 pounds German Dark Munich Malt 6.7%
0.40 pounds German Vienna Malt 2.7%
0.25 pounds German Carafa III De-Husked Malt Wyermann 1.7%
0.50 pounds Brown Sugar (Light) 3.3%
0.75 pounds Sucrose (Table Sugar) 5%
15.00 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Hops

Amount Hop Time Use Form AA
1.00 ouncesSuper Golding60 minutes Pellets7.0%
0.25 ouncesSaaz20 minutesAroma, finishing.Pellets5.8%
1.25 ounces Total Hop Weight

Non-Fermentables

Amount Non-Fermentable Type Use Time
1 tsp.Mexican Vanilla ExtractOther minutes
1.00Cinnamon Stick, WholeOther minutes

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
7 days @ 74° F
Secondary:
14 days @ 74° F
Age:
28 days @ 68° F

General Info

Inspired by the "winter" saison, d'Hiver, in the May/June 2008 issue of Zymurgy. Will be given as gifts for the 2008 holiday season.

Procedure

  • Mash at 149°F for 60 minutes.
  • 90 minute boil.
  • Ferment in primary for at least 7 days.
  • Transfer to secondary and add vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Keep in secondary for at least 14 days.
  • Bottle with fresh yeast and condition for another 28 days.