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JG Saison

162 calories 18.1 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Saison
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 12 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 15.98 gallons
Post Boil Size: 13.58 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.041 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.049 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 68% (brew house)
Source: Paul
Hop Utilization: 90%
Calories: 162 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 18.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Tuesday May 5th 2026
1.049
1.014
4.6%
21.5
5.1
5.8
46.80
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
15 lb Viking - Pilsner Zero Malt15 lb Pilsner Zero Malt 37 1.9 64.5%
4 lb Viking - Pale Ale Malt4 lb Pale Ale Malt 1.99 / lb
7.96
37 2.5 17.2%
4 lb Viking - Vienna4 lb Vienna 1.99 / lb
7.96
37 3.6 17.2%
0.25 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 80L0.25 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 80L 5.00 / lb
1.25
33 80 1.1%
23.25 lbs / 17.17
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
2 oz Artisan - Perle2 oz Perle Hops 1.99 / oz
3.98
Pellet 5.4 Boil 30 min 12.78 33.3%
2 oz Artisan - Kent Goldings2 oz Kent Goldings Hops 1.99 / oz
3.98
Pellet 6.6 Boil 10 min 7.37 33.3%
2 oz Artisan - Saaz (Czech)2 oz Saaz (Czech) Hops 1.99 / oz
3.98
Pellet 2.1 Whirlpool 10 min 1.31 33.3%
6 oz / 11.94
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
10.42 gal Strike 162 °F 152 °F 60 min
8.71 gal Sparge 168 °F 168 °F 15 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.75 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 65 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
2 each Whirlfloc 0.05 / each
0.10
Water Agt Boil 10 min.
10 g Yeast Nutrient WLN1000 0.16 / g
1.60
Water Agt Primary 0 min.
2 tbsp Coriander Seed Water Agt Whirlpool 20 min.
1 each Orange Zest Spice Whirlpool 20 min.
1.70
 
Yeast
White Labs - Belgian Saison I Yeast WLP565
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
15.99 / each
15.99
Attenuation (avg):
70%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
68 - 75 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 193 B cells required
15.99 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 3.5 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
R.O. Water Hugoton Shop
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"JG Saison" Saison beer recipe by Paul. All Grain, ABV 4.56%, IBU 21.47, SRM 5.14, Fermentables: (Pilsner Zero Malt, Pale Ale Malt, Vienna, American - Caramel / Crystal 80L) Hops: (Perle, Kent Goldings, Saaz (Czech)) Other: (Whirlfloc, Yeast Nutrient WLN1000, Coriander Seed, Orange Zest)
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  • Last Updated: 2026-05-14 21:16 UTC
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