Brew Saison: Your Farmhouse Ale Recipe
Spicy, dry, complex — the Saison is a Belgian Farmhouse Ale with unique yeast character. Create your Saison recipe with typical Belgian yeast and spice notes.
Typical Ingredients for Saison / Farmhouse
Malts
- ● Pale Ale malt
Hops
- ● Citra
- ● Cascade
- ● Centennial
Yeast
● Belgian yeast (e.g. T-58, BE-256)
What is a Saison / Farmhouse?
Dry, fruity, spicy with rustic character
A family of refreshing, highly-attenuated, hoppy, and moderately bitter Belgian ales with a very dry finish.
FAQ: Saison / Farmhouse
What is a Saison / Farmhouse?
A family of refreshing, highly-attenuated, hoppy, and moderately bitter Belgian ales with a very dry finish.
How much alcohol does a Saison / Farmhouse have?
A Saison / Farmhouse typically has 5–7% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.048–1.065, final gravity from 1.002–1.008.
How bitter is a Saison / Farmhouse?
A Saison / Farmhouse has 20–35 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a Saison / Farmhouse?
Typical malts: Pale Ale malt. Typical hops: Citra, Cascade, Centennial. Yeast: Belgian yeast (e.g. T-58, BE-256).
Do you need special equipment for a Saison / Farmhouse?
A Saison / Farmhouse can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).