“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.
ALL-GRAIN
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%
