#124APRIL 2013
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THIS BEER IS
A Black Saison, brewed with oats and wheat for a silky mouthfeel, Spicy hops and Carafa Malt for colour, then aged in red wine barrels. On the nose there's cola, chocolate, coffee, mint humbug, warming oak, and spice. The myriad flavours touch on treacle, ripe banana, espresso, brandy, and a clean herbal warmth.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 11.1% | |
| Target FG | 1005.0 | |
| Target OG | 1089.0 | |
| EBC | 15.0 | |
| SRM | 7.5 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 94.38% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 90mins |
FERMENTATION
| 23°C | 73°F |
TWIST
| Grains of paradise | 10.0g | End |
| Lemon peel | 25.0g | End |
| Ginger | 7.5g | End |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 6.00kg | 13.2lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Wheat | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Flaked Oats | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Carafa Special Type 3 | 0.75kg | 1.7lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo | 25.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Bravo | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour |
| Mt Hood | 25.0g | Middle | Flavour |
| Bravo | 12.5g | End | Flavour |
| Mt Hood | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 3711 - French Saison
FOOD Pairing
- Cured Spanish ham
- Steak pasty
- Black cherry tart
BREWER'S TIP
Addition of the grains of paradise help to accentuate the peppery spiciness of the yeast.