- Highly drinkable, malt-forward beer with a slight toasty nose from Munich malt
- Includes Northern Brewer hops
- Estimated ABV: 8%
- Estimated IBUs: 19-22
- Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
The "Original Gatoraid", Bière de Garde was said to give the French and Belgian farmer a much needed boost of energy during the day, due to the low alcohol and relatively high residual sugar content. Our version has a bit more malt than tradition dictates, but we think you will find this beer highly drinkable. The malt is the focus of this style of beer, with a slight toasty nose from the Munich. A yeasty character is not uncommon, and is achieved by an extended period of contact with the yeast bed – some commercial breweries go for up to six weeks! This should be fermented at 64°F.
- Makes 5 gallons
- Estimated Original Gravity: 1.080-84
- SRM (Color Range): 15
- IBUs: 19-22
- Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 8%