Gold Medal Biere de Garde
Ingredients for 6 U.S. Gallons
| 12.5 | lb. DeWolf Cosyns pale malt |
| 1.0 | lb. flaked barley |
| 1.0 | lb. Munich malt |
| 1.0 | lb. Vienna malt |
| .25 | lb. Biscuit malt |
| .25 | lb. honey malt |
| 1.0 | oz. Northern Brewer pellet hops (60 min.) |
| .25 | oz. Tettnang pellet hops (20 min.) |
| .25 | oz. Hallertau pellet hops (20 min.) |
| 1.25 | cups dry malt extract to prime |
Yeast
| 1 vial | White Labs WLP 550 Belgian ale yeast |
Specifics
| Original gravity | 1.079 |
| Final gravity | 1.021 |
| Boiling time | 60 min. |
| Primary fermentation | 7 days at 68ºF- 73ºF |
| Secondary fermentation | 18 days at 66ºF-68ºF in glass |
Directions
Mash grains at 160ºF for 70 min.
Judge's Comments
"A pretty well made Biere de Garde-Can take some more age-but the malt flavors are good. Well balanced by some alcohol and just enough hops. Well done