Much like a great schwarzbier, the combination of color and drinkability makes this one as rewarding in winter as it is refreshing in summer.
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Earlier versions of this recipe included simple sugars or candi syrups, but I found they added medicinal/hot flavors. I don’t find this amount of rye to be a problem, but feel free to add rice hulls if your system is prone to stuck mashes.
For more on this riff on a classic Belgian style, see Make Your Best Dark Saison.
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.050 (12.4°P)
FG: 1.010 (2.6°P)
IBUs: 26
ABV: 5.1%
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