Strong Belgian Ale - Saison
Most commonly, a pale, refreshing, highly-attenuated, moderately-bitter, moderate-strength Belgian ale with a very dry finish. Typically highly carbonated, and using non-barley cereal grains and optional spices for complexity, as complements the expressiv
Flavor Profile: Medium-low to medium-high fruity and spicy flavors, supported by a low to medium soft malt character, often with some grainy flavors. Bitterness is typically moderate to high, although sourness can be present in place of bitterness (both should not be str
Ingredients: Not typically spiced, with the yeast, hops and grain providing the character; but spices are allowed if they provide a complementary character. Continental base malts are typical, but the grist frequently contains other grains such as wheat, oats, rye, or
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Saison Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Råger |
5 L | 5.42% | 23.92 | 1.050 | 1.009 | All Grain | 7811 | |
| Bakke Brygg Lemondrop Saison 20 L |
22 L | 6.52% | 30.67 | 1.054 | 1.004 | All Grain | 6412 | |
| Peach Saison |
5.5 gal | 5.76% | 31.17 | 1.061 | 1.017 | All Grain | 6288 | |
| Cranberry Saison |
5.5 gal | 8.44% | 37.58 | 1.080 | 1.016 | BIAB | 5813 | |
| The Saison That Was Promised (Hallertau Blanc Saison) |
5.3 gal | 6.24% | 31.87 | 1.054 | 1.006 | All Grain | 5319 | |
| Blackberry Saison |
5.5 gal | 5.67% | 29.78 | 1.053 | 1.009 | All Grain | 5001 | |
| Peppercorn Saison |
5.5 gal | 6.47% | 44.91 | 1.058 | 1.009 | All Grain | 4341 | |
| Spring Citrus Citra Saison |
5.5 gal | 6.55% | 26.23 | 1.061 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3596 | |
| Cherry Saison |
5.5 gal | 8.26% | 31.61 | 1.070 | 1.007 | All Grain | 3414 | |
| EXTRA LATE SPRING BREW DAY |
45 gal | 6.27% | 31.97 | 1.066 | 1.019 | All Grain | 3171 |
Newest Saison Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Winter Saison |
23 L | 6.46% | 30.47 | 1.063 | 1.014 | All Grain | 6 | |
| Saison |
25 L | 6.4% | 33.82 | 1.060 | 1.011 | All Grain | 77 | |
| Hunting Season |
11 gal | 6.4% | 31.99 | 1.053 | 1.005 | All Grain | 50 | |
| Bier de Grande Ferme |
5.5 gal | 10.39% | 49.06 | 1.086 | 1.007 | All Grain | 21 | |
| Oedipus Mannenliefde |
5.5 gal | 5.19% | 28.78 | 1.044 | 1.004 | All Grain | 19 | |
| saison poivrée |
5 gal | 6.63% | 34.36 | 1.065 | 1.014 | extract | 62 | |
| Saison Experimental |
2.5 gal | 6.52% | 31.38 | 1.053 | 1.003 | BIAB | 57 | |
| Ginger Saison |
1.5 gal | 7.17% | 48.42 | 1.059 | 1.004 | BIAB | 17 | |
| Tis' the Saison! V2 |
3.25 gal | 6.65% | 26.29 | 1.059 | 1.008 | BIAB | 20 | |
| Ace run saison |
5.5 gal | 7.32% | 33.42 | 1.060 | 1.004 | BIAB | 29 |
Fermentables Used In Saison Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian - Pilsner | 707 | Belgian | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
37 | 68% | 1% - 100% |
| American - Pilsner | 465 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 68% | 4% - 100% |
| German - Pilsner | 459 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 67% | 4% - 100% |
| American - White Wheat | 398 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 13% | 1% - 86% |
| Cane Sugar | 376 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
46 | 8% | 0% - 40% | |
| German - Vienna | 345 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 18% | 0% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 338 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 12% | 1% - 63% | |
| Flaked Wheat | 337 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
34 | 10% | 1% - 41% | |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 337 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 4% | 1% - 25% |
| Flaked Oats | 331 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 7% | 1% - 38% |
Hops Used In Saison Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | 630 | 3.5 | 34% | 3% - 100% |
| Styrian Goldings | 396 | 5.5 | 36% | 6% - 100% |
| East Kent Goldings | 371 | 5 | 38% | 3% - 100% |
| Magnum | 334 | 15 | 31% | 2% - 100% |
| Citra | 222 | 11 | 29% | 2% - 100% |
| Amarillo | 220 | 8.6 | 31% | 1% - 100% |
| Cascade | 146 | 7 | 34% | 4% - 100% |
| Sorachi Ace | 137 | 11.1 | 29% | 2% - 100% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 133 | 3.75 | 40% | 4% - 100% |
| Mosaic | 127 | 12.5 | 30% | 3% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Saison Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American - Vienna | 21 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 51% | 12% - 100% |
| Belgian - CaraMunich | 13 | Belgian | Grain | crystal malt |
50°L
|
33 | 68% | 8% - 100% |
| American - White Wheat | 13 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 36% | 12% - 100% |
| German - Vienna | 10 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 56% | 25% - 100% |
| Belgian - CaraVienne | 10 | Belgian | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
34 | 60% | 20% - 100% |
| Flaked Wheat | 9 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
34 | 28% | 11% - 40% | |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 8 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 52% | 17% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 8 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 37% | 12% - 67% | |
| German - Wheat Malt | 7 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 41% | 25% - 50% |
| Belgian - Aromatic | 7 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
38°L
|
33 | 38% | 11% - 50% |
Yeasts Used In Saison Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyeast - French Saison 3711 | 410 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Low | 80% | 65°F | 77°F |
| Danstar - Belle Saison Yeast | 391 | Danstar | Ale | High | Low | 80% | 63°F | 75°F |
| Wyeast - Belgian Saison 3724 | 262 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Low | 78% | 70°F | 95°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - Belgian Saison Ale Yeast BE-134 | 252 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | Low | 90% | 64°F | 82°F | |
| White Labs - Belgian Saison I Yeast WLP565 | 217 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 70% | 68°F | 75°F |
| Mangrove Jack - French Saison Ale M29 | 216 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Medium | 87.5% | 79°F | 90°F |
| White Labs - Belgian Saison II Yeast WLP566 | 154 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 81.5% | 68°F | 78°F |
| Lallemand - Belle Saison | 123 | Lallemand | Ales | High | Low | 90% | 59°F | 95°F |
| Omega Yeast Labs - Saisonstein’s Monster OYL-500 | 93 | Omega Yeast Labs | Ales | High | Low | 80% | 65°F | 78°F |
| White Labs - French Saison Ale Yeast WLP590 | 88 | White Labs | Ales | Medium | Medium | 81% | 69°F | 75°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Saison Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 530 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 263 | Water Agt | Mash | 54% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 253 | Water Agt | Mash | 70% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 253 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 226 | Water Agt | Mash | 6% | 0% - 50% |
| Irish Moss | 163 | Fining | Mash | 57% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 112 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 107 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 67% |
| Baking Soda | 90 | Water Agt | Mash | 7% | 0% - 35% |
| Phosphoric acid | 83 | Water Agt | Mash | 69% | 0% - 100% |
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