I, like many, came across this thread while looking for a solid Saison recipe to try. And in brewing it right now...
From my beer smith report for 10 gallons finished
15 lbs Pilsner
3 lbs white wheat
1lb caramunich 1
1lb flaked out
2 lbs raspberry honey
.5 Oz El Dorado FWH (14.9)
1 Oz Saaz FWH (3.2)
1 Oz Saaz 30 min
1 Oz Saaz 15 min
.5 Oz El Dorado 15 min
1 tbsp black pepper 5 mins
1 tsp yeast nutrient 5 mins
I mashed in at 146, then recirculated until it cooled to 140f. This took 35 minutes while the mash was isolated from my HERMS. I then raised it to 162 ( I was shooting for 158 but it raised very quickly while my herms hlt was at 175f) then recirculated for 30 minutes. I then raised the mash to 170 and held it there for 10 minutes for mash out.
Collected 13.25 and boiled to 11.25 over 90 minutes
Cool to 65, allow to free rise in hallway with ambient around 70-75f
Estimated OG is 1.062 and FG is 1.002
Big mason jar of wyeast 3711, 2nd gen
I changed the hops and honey variety but kept it all the same otherwise.
About to mash out now!