_Ben Saison IV 
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| Brewer: ben | |
| Batch Size: 5.65 gal | Style: Saison (25B) |
| Boil Size: 7.09 gal | Style Guide: BJCP 2015 |
| Color: 3.8 SRM | Equipment: Ben MashTun 38l Kettle 34l 68% |
| Bitterness: 30.5 IBUs | Boil Time: 90 min |
| Est OG: 1.062 (15.2° P) | Mash Profile: Single Infusion 90min 65° |
| Est FG: 1.006 SG (1.4° P) | Fermentation: 24° 3w |
| ABV: 7.5% | Taste Rating: 33.0 |
Ingredients
| Amount |
Name |
Type |
# |
| 8.41 gal |
Aachen |
Water |
1 |
| 4.50 g |
Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 90 min) |
Misc |
2 |
| 9 lbs 14.73 oz |
Bio Pilsner (2.5-4 EBC Weyermann) (1.7 SRM) |
Grain |
3 |
| 14.11 oz |
BEST Wheat Malt (BESTMALZ) (2.4 SRM) |
Grain |
4 |
| 10.58 oz |
Acidulated (Weyermann) (1.8 SRM) |
Grain |
5 |
| 1 lbs 1.64 oz |
Sugar Rohrohr [Boil] (3.0 SRM) |
Sugar |
6 |
| 1.76 oz |
East Kent Goldings (EKG) [4.0%] - Boil 60 min |
Hops |
7 |
| 1.06 oz |
Lemondrop [6.0%] - Boil 10 min |
Hops |
8 |
| 3.00 g |
Seeds of Paradise (Boil 3 min) |
Misc |
9 |
| 1.06 oz |
Lemondrop [6.0%] - Steep 5 min |
Hops |
10 |
| 2.0 pkgs |
French Saison (Wyeast Labs #3711) |
Yeast |
11 |
Taste Notes
# BEER SCORESHEET
Judge Name: Ben, rank: BJCP Novice
Date: 9/22/2020, 21:25:19
Category: 25B Saison
Entry: # 1
Saison IV ben
Score: 33/50 - Very Good
## Aroma 8/12
Malt: Low Bready/Bread, Low Grainy/Husky
Hops: Medium-Low Citrusy/Lemon, Low Spicy
Fermentation: Medium Esters/Apricot on first nose, Medium Esters/Ripe Apple, Medium-Low Phenols/Black Pepper, Low Esters/Anis
Other: Low Alcohol
Flaws: Low Estery/Ethyl Hexanoate INAPPROPRIATE
Comments: Almost on target, esters are too strong
## Appearance 3/3
Color: Pale Amber (7 SRM)
Clarity: Clear
Head: White
Texture: Rocky
Retention: Average
Other: Laces cling on the glass
## Flavor 14/20
Malt: Low Bready/Bread
Hops: Low Citrusy/Lemon
Fermentation: Medium Esters/Anis aftertaste INAPPROPRIATE, Medium Esters/Ripe Apple, Medium-Low Esters/Apricot
Bitterness: Medium
Balance: Fermentation Forward
Finish: Crisp
## Mouthfeel 3/5
Body: Medium
Creaminess: Low
Carbonation: High
Astringency: None
Warmth: Medium-Low
## Overall Impression 5/10
Accuracy: Almost on Target
Technical Merit: Minor Flaws
Drinkability: I would finish this sample
Intangible: Average
Scoring Guide: Very Good: Generally within style parameters, minor flaws
Feedback: A strong Saison full of esters, and a good alternative to pastis.
Lower fermentation temperature will help to reduce esters
that is supported by the high level of alcohol.
Dryness and spiciness are ok.
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FG: 0.5 with priming (20l 172g -> 0.86°P in addition) -> -0.36°P
Priming: 150g white sugar canne + 22g muscobado
Dark blue caps.This Recipe Has Not Been Rated
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