Hail Storm Summer Saison
Brewed: 07/21/2024 Kegged: 07/30/2024
This is the Summer version of my Seasonal Saisons. Like all of my saisons, this one stays away from spices and fruit, allowing the spicy saaz hops and the wonderful flavors and aromas from the French saison yeast shine through unadulterated. I also am trying to keep the alcohol on the low side of the style. About
the name (Hail Storm): Summers in Colorado are wonderful, but way too
often we get way too many hail storms. Just as I used a weather
phenomenon (Arctic Vortex) for my winter Saison, I decided to use the
Hail Storm name for my summer Saison.
Hail Storm Summer Saison is a refreshing and complex farmhouse ale that captures the essence of summer in every sip. This saison pours a hazy golden hue with a frothy white head that lingers beautifully. The aroma is an enticing bouquet of fruity esters, with notes of ripe pear, and a hint of pepper, courtesy of the French Saison yeast strain.
On the palate, Hail Storm Summer Saison is light and effervescent, with a delicate balance of malt and a dry, crisp finish. The addition of Saaz and Tettnang hops imparts a subtle earthy and floral bitterness that complements the fruity yeast character perfectly. A touch of lemon peel flavor adds a zesty, citrusy twist, making this beer incredibly refreshing and ideal for warm weather.
Whether you're enjoying a sunny day on the patio or seeking a flavorful companion for your summer BBQ, Hail Storm Summer Saison is the perfect choice. Its complex yet approachable profile makes it a standout in the saison category, and a must-try for any beer enthusiast. For more information about this beer, see Sheppy's Blog: Hail Storm. For more about SheppyBrew's Seasonal Saisons on my blog see Sheppy's Blog: Seasonal Saisons.
| Hail Storm Summer Saison --- Batch 11 (359) |
| Style |
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Saison |
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Batch Size |
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5.50 gal |
| Type |
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All Grain |
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Boil Size |
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6.60 gal |
| Brewhouse Efficiency |
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68.00 |
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Boil Time |
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60 minutes |
Recipe Characteristics
| Recipe Gravity |
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1.052 SG |
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Estimated FG |
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1.008 SG |
| Recipe Bitterness |
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27.3 IBUs (Rager) |
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Alcohol by Volume |
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5.8 % |
| BU : GU |
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0.521 |
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| Recipe Color |
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4.3 SRM |
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| Measured OG: |
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1.050 |
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Measured FG: |
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1.003 |
| ADF: |
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94 |
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Measured ABV: |
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6.2 |
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Amt |
Name |
Type |
# |
%/IBU |
Volume |
| 7.81 gal |
Denver, Colorado |
Water |
1 |
- |
- |
| 10.00 g |
Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash) |
Water Agent |
2 |
- |
- |
| 1.00 tsp |
Lactic Acid (Mash) |
Water Agent |
3 |
- |
- |
| 9 lbs |
Pilsner (2 Row) Bel (2.0 SRM) |
Grain |
4 |
78.3 % |
0.70 gal |
| 2 lbs |
White Wheat Malt (2.4 SRM) |
Grain |
5 |
17.4 % |
0.16 gal |
| 8.0 oz |
Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) |
Grain |
6 |
4.3 % |
0.04 gal |
| 0.500 oz |
Magnum [12.60 %] - Boil 45.0 min |
Hop |
7 |
23.2 IBUs |
- |
| 1.00 Items |
Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 10.0 mins) |
Fining |
8 |
- |
- |
| 1.00 tsp |
Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 mins) |
Other |
9 |
- |
- |
| 1.000 oz |
Saaz [2.40 %] - Boil 5.0 min |
Hop |
10 |
1.6 IBUs |
- |
| 2.000 oz |
Tettnang [2.10 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 10.0 min, 194.4 F |
Hop |
11 |
2.5 IBUs |
- |
| 1.0 pkg |
French Saison (Wyeast Labs #3711) [50.28 ml] |
Yeast |
12 |
- |
- |
Mash Profile
Mash Steps
| Name |
Description |
Step Temperature |
Step Time |
| Saccharification |
Add 31.77 qt of water at 156.4 F |
150.0 F |
240 min | If steeping, remove grains,
and prepare to boil wort Recipe Notes Make a 1500ml starter of the
yeast the day before brew day to make sure it is active going into
fermentation. Water salts to get to Beer Smith's hoppy profile. From
Denver water, this puts my water
at: Ca=109,Mg=8,Na=21,SO4=237,Cl=23,HCO3=104 Keep the mash on the low
side. Err on the side of lower temp. Let the mash go at least 1.5 hours. Ok
longer. In fact, overnight mash is preferred. Yeast url:
http://www.wyeastlab.com/hb_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=199 Optimum Temp range
for yeast: 65 - 77 Pitch a little below 65 degrees. Try to keep it there for
the first 12 hours or so, but let rise as it wants after that. Carbonate
high.
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