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Recipe: Scratch 131

From Scratch in Ava, Illinois, this saison recipe features 131 ingredients, all told—their use informed by deep expertise in what to forage, what to grow, and how the different components can safely be used to contribute worthwhile flavors to beer.

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Recipe: Scratch 131

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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: 24
ABV: 5.3%

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