Biere de Garde

ABV: 7.60%

OG: 1.079

FG: 1.021

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Biere de Garde

Biere de Garde literally means "beer which has been kept." Related to the Belgian Saison style, the difference is the rounder, richer, sweeter, malt-focused taste. This beer is traditionally brewed in early spring.

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Biere de Garde literally means "beer which has been kept." Related to the Belgian Saison style, the difference is the rounder, richer, sweeter, malt-focused taste. This beer is traditionally brewed in early spring.

Ingredients:

  • 12.5 lb. Dingemans (formally DeWolf-Cosyns) pale malt
  • 1.0 lb. flaked barley
  • 1.0 lb. Munich malt
  • 1.0 lb. Vienna malt
  • 0.25 lb. Biscuit malt
  • 0.25 lb. honey malt
  • 1.0 oz. Northern Brewer pellet hops (60 min.)
  • 0.25 oz. Tettnang pellet hops (20 min.)
  • 0.25 oz. Hallertau pellet hops (20 min.)
  • 1.25 cups dry malt extract to prime

Specifications:

Yield: 6 gallons (22.7 L)

Original Gravity: 1.079

Final Gravity: 1.021

ABV: 7.60%

Boil Time: 60 minutes

Directions:

Mash grains at 160ºF for 70 min.

Judge's Comments

  • "A pretty well made Biere de Garde - Can take some more age - but the malt flavors are good. Well balanced by some alcohol and just enough hops. Well done."

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