The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Grisette

Brewery Ardennes · Saison · 3.5% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleSaisonfrom the label
ABV3.5%from the label
ArchetypeBelgian Abbey Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.033
FG1.006
ABV3.5%
IBU—
SRM~8

Grain bill style inference

5.25 lbBelgian Pilsner malt85%
0.5 lbClear candi sugar10%
0.25 lbAromatic malt5%

Hops style inference

The label doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.

1 ozStyrian Goldings60 min
0.5 ozSaaz15 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastBelgian abbey (Wyeast 1214 / BE-256)
MashSingle infusion · 149°F (65°C) · 75 min
FermentStart 66°F (19°C), free-rise to 74°F (23°C) over a week