French Saison 3711

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  1. ajaxivan

    ajaxivan Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I have a Saison finishing up, i used 3711 and was thinking about racking on the yeast cake on my next brewday. This would be my first time doing this and i was trying to come up with a beer to brew. I would rather not brew another Saison and the other styles listed on Wyeast site for 3711 aren't turning me on right now. Is there something else this yeast would work for or is it not a good idea to venture outside the "box"?
     
    #1 ajaxivan, Apr 7, 2012
  2. scurvy311

    scurvy311 Savant (1,135) Dec 3, 2005 Louisiana

    Wheat or wit (Imperial?), possibly rack onto fruit purée...?
     
    #2 scurvy311, Apr 7, 2012
  3. olympuszymurgus

    olympuszymurgus Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 California

    Saison yeast=Saison.

    You could go dark and imperial, a 9% deep brown saison would be delicious.

    80% Pils
    15% Munich
    5% Caramunich III

    Low mash temp, long boil.

    German Magnum to 35 IBUs, a dash of Styrian Goldings to finish.
     
    #3 olympuszymurgus, Apr 7, 2012
  4. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
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    Belgian IPA? Definitely won't have to worry about too much crystal malt with that yeast!
     
    #4 MrOH, Apr 7, 2012
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  5. scurvy311

    scurvy311 Savant (1,135) Dec 3, 2005 Louisiana

    Belgian IPA...very nice.
     
    #5 scurvy311, Apr 7, 2012
  6. ajaxivan

    ajaxivan Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2008 Pennsylvania

    That sounds good. I've never brewed one before, can you point me in the right direction as far as grain bill and hop schedule?
     
    #6 ajaxivan, Apr 7, 2012
  7. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
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    Brew your favorite IPA recipe and put it on top of the yeast cake. Keep the IBUs on the low end for the style, though, the dryness from the saison yeast will enhance the perceived bitterness.
     
    #7 MrOH, Apr 7, 2012
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