FWIW Belgian Blonde/Saison

[Kolschboy]

13 gallons, OG 1.052, 26 IBU
13# pilsner malt
13# Vienna malt
Mash at 149 for 1 hour
Bittering EKG/Styrian Goldings 17 IBU
1 oz EKG 50 min
1 oz Styrian Goldings 30 min
1 oz Saaz 10 min
1 oz Saaz 0 min
Ferment 5 gallons with Abbey II 1762 (Blonde), Ferment 8 gallons with French Saison 3711 (Saison), both at 70 to 75 F.
May add some Brett to either at some point.
Have a blessed day.

[Kolschboy]

Dang, both of these are about finished with primary at 69-72 F. I'm thinking toasted, free-range, homegrown oak for some of the saison.

[hornydevil]

I'm thinking toasted, free-range, homegrown oak for some of the saison.

Really?

[Kolschboy]

I'm thinking toasted, free-range, homegrown oak for some of the saison.

Really?

yup

[hornydevil]

I'm thinking toasted, free-range, homegrown oak for some of the saison.

Really?

yup

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want that oak/vanilla character anywhere near any saison that I ever brew. Especially one with French Saison.

[maltlicker]

Is it hormone free?

[Kolschboy]

I'm thinking toasted, free-range, homegrown oak for some of the saison.

Really?

yup

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want that oak/vanilla character anywhere near any saison that I ever brew. Especially one with French Saison.

It's just you.

[Kolschboy]

Is it hormone free?

I'll have to ask her.