Advent #21 "Akitu" Rye Saison

[jeffsmith]

I think next time I'd change up the yeast a bit. It didn't kick off the amount of esters if been anticipating or shooting for.

Which is probably part of the reason I liked it so much (I have not yet acquired the taste for some of the stronger estery flavors). I also couldn't believe that this dried out to 1.001; didn't taste overly dry at all. Nice beer.

Thanks! The rye helps a lot with body on this one which may be affecting perceived sweetness?

[mumblecrunch]

Thanks! The rye helps a lot with body on this one which may be affecting perceived sweetness?

Knowing how much it had dried out I was expecting something almost puckering. I think you're probably right: the spiciness of the rye creeping across the palate probably helps with the perception of body, because I wouldn't have described it as sweet, but I certainly wouldn't have called it "thin".

I'm definitely looking forward to learning a bunch more about rye with the March exchange

[Jimmy]

Another beer that I enjoyed. Really want to get on the saison train when I'm back home. I picked up a vial of yeast but have yet to brew one.

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[Woody]

A little behind on the advent but tried this a short time ago and enjoyed it. Thanks Jeff!

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Super tropical fruit aroma. Tasty beer. Thanks Jeff!

[amartin]

After this (and Peter's and Trevor's) saisons, I may have to make one next summer. I liked the spiciness, but I don't know if it was from the rye, the yeast, or both. I guess after the rye exchange I'll have a better idea.

[jeffsmith]

The rye was definitely a big contributor. I was a little disappointed with the yeast. It didn't contribute as much to the beer as I was hoping.

[sleepyjamie]

Looks like a nice recipe. Il have to get a yeast starter going and try this.


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[jmacdonald]

A little behind on the advent but tried this a short time ago and enjoyed it. Thanks Jeff!

I too am behind, still! Great beer!