Session Beer

One of the most important types of beers that I need to start developing for Payette Brewing is a "session" beer. Basically, that is a beer that is low in alcohol (~4%) that can be drank for long sessions without getting too drunk. Although I prefer to make and drink "big" or "extreme" beers, there are times when you don't want one of those types of beers, such as tailgating and Saturday nights downtown. Some people would also call these "beginner" craft beers, which may sound like an insult, but a well crafted session beer is a great way to bring the BMC (Bud/Miller/Coors) into the craft brewing market.

I have experimented with some lower alcohol blonde and wheat beers, nothing has quite been the hit that I am looking for. Come this summer I expect to work on my blonde recipe and maybe experiment with some different lagers that could hit the spot for PBC's session beer. There are many other styles that could be session beers including the pale ale recipe that I have been working on for quite some time, heck even Guinness could be considered a session beer. Here is a link if anyone wants a little more information on session beers: http://beeradvocate.com/articles/653 Stay tuned for more updates on the session beer.