Bierre de Garde

Classification: Biere de Garde, all-grain

Source: Kit Anderson (kit.anderson@acornbbs.com), HBD Issue #1705, 4/13/95

This was a recipe from a long, but very good, description of the Bier de Garde style.

Best of Show at SNERHC. Judges comments: Delicious, creamy. You captured the earthiness this style requires. Very bright. Head stays to the end of the beer. 41 points.

Ingredients:

9 pounds, Vienna
1/4 pound, Crystal 80
1/2 pound, wheat
1/3 pound, aromatic
1/2 ounce Northern Brewer (8.8%) 60 minutes
1/2 ounce, Northern Brewer 20 minutes
1/2 ounce Hallertau (5.25%) 2 minutes
Yeast Labs' Munich Lager

Procedure:

Infusion mash (RIMS) per Dr. Fix (40-60-70C).

Boil 120 minutes.

Specifics:

26 IBU
16 Lovibond- 40 EBC
OG 1063
FG 1015
Primary 5 days @ 70F
Secondary 14 days @ 45F