Beer Style: Wheat Beer Family
Wicked Weed Brewing Co.’s Reticent Saison clone
MEMBERS ONLYWicked Weed may be best known for its sour and hop-forward beers, but they also brew a wide variety of saisons. Reticent has a complex malt bill to build lots of character underneath the yeast-driven aroma.
The Bruery: Terreux Saison Rue clone
MEMBERS ONLYThis beer was one of the original beers brewed at The Bruery, but is now brewed under their Bruery Terreux label. It is an unfiltered, bottle conditioned Belgian-stule farmhouse ale.
Rockford Brewing Co.’s Rockford Country Ale clone
FREEThis unfiltered French farmhouse-style Bière de Garde ale features a copper color and the yeast lends estery notes of pear and apricot.
Hopfenstark: Saison Station 16 clone
FREEThis is an extremely well balanced, easy-to-drink saison brewed with rye. The hops are not the star here, it’s all about the rye and the brewer’s skill.
Brooklyn Brewery: Brooklyn Sorachi Ace
MEMBERS ONLYBrooklyn Sorachi Ace marries the overall structure of the modern saison style with the unique lemony/herbal qualities of the Sorachi Ace hop. Sorachi Ace is used throughout, and very complete attenuation gives refreshing, flinty dryness.
Brasserie Saint James: The Wit Album
MEMBERS ONLYThis Reno, Nevada brewery’s witbier is a cloudy pale yellow and features spicy, fruity, citrus aromas.
Brewery Ommegang: Witte clone
FREEThis is a traditional, Belgian-style wheat ale. Soft, hazy, and offering the characteristic Belgian phenols from the yeast along with the gentle taste of coriander and orange.
New Belgium Saison Belgian-Style Farmhouse Ale clone
MEMBERS ONLYA retired beer from New Belgium Brewing’s portfolio. Brew one yourself to bring this one back to life.
G. Schneider & Sohn: Schneider Weisse Original clone
FREEAccording to the website for G. Schneider & Sohn, “For centuries, wheat beer in Bavaria could only be brewed in royal breweries. By 1872, wheat beer had declined in popularity and, seeing an opportunity, royal brewer Georg Schneider purchased the brewing rights from the Bavarian King Ludwig II, rescuing the style from near extinction. Over 140 years later, the brewery still uses his same recipe and open fermentation process.”
Firestone Walker Brewery’s ‘Lil Opal clone
MEMBERS ONLY“Summer is all about outdoor activity and the beers of summer typically fit this theme and should provide refreshment. That doesn’t mean bland or without character. A refreshing beer can be full of character and still be a part of a sunny summer day.”
American Wheat Rye
MEMBERS ONLYby the numbers OG: 1.040–1.055 (10–13.6) FG: 1.008–1.013 (2.1–3.3 °P) SRM: 3–6 IBU: 15–30 ABV: 4–5.5% The other day, my neighbor stopped by and as usual, I offered him a beer. He asked for something “light and refreshing,” so I offered him a bottle of a fine commercial American wheat beer. Even though it is
Blanche Oreiller
MEMBERS ONLYJamil Zainasheff provides BYO his best rendition for a classic Belgian-styled witbier recipe to provide a subtly complex, yet easy drinking ale. The perfect beer for summer or anytime you need a refreshing beer on hand.