Natalie Rose Baldwin, brewmaster of Wayfinder Beer in Portland, Oregon, shares this recipe for a French-inspired pilsner that features a kiss of spelt and plenty of floral, spicy Alsatian Strisselspalt hops to drive the flavor.
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She describes the beer as “a little bit rustic”—while the spelt adds a bit of body and subtle spicy character, the French hops contribute aromatic notes of rose petals and black pepper. Santé!
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.047 (11.7°P)
FG: 1.008 (2°P)
IBUs: 32
ABV: 5.1%
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