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Recipe: Dunham Saison Dunes

From head brewer Éloi Deit and his team at Brasserie Dunham in Dunham, Quebec, this saison recipe features the catkins of the green alder—also known as dune pepper.

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Recipe: Dunham Saison Dunes

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“Since black pepper is commonly used in classic French or Belgian saison,” Deit says, “we thought it was a great idea to showcase this local ‘false’ pepper.”

For more about making beer with alder catkins, see Brewing with Dune Pepper, a Taste of the North. And for much more about Brasserie Dunham’s approach to saisons and house character, check out Craft Beer & Brewing Podcast Episode 415.

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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.043 (10.7°P)
FG: 1.004 (1°P)
IBUs: 12
ABV: 5.2%

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