Walking Dead Beer Recipe: Jimbo’s Beerbos
A beer created by the character Jim Brauer in Fear the Walking Dead (specifically Season 4, Episode 13). This recipe is widely recognized in the homebrewing community as a Saison.
Grain Bill:
68% Pilsner Malt
15% Weyermann Wheat Malt
10% Vienna Malt
7% Flaked Oats
Hops:
40g Slovenian Pellets (Suggest Styrian Golding)
70g Czech Saaz Whole Hops (Suggest pellets)
Yeast: A blend of Belgian and French Saison yeast. (Saisonstein OYL-500 or blend Wyeast 3711 (French Saison) & 3724 (Belgian Saison))
+ 1 secret ingredient
Process:
Mash: 151/152°F (66/67°C).
Pitch Temp: 68°F (20°C).
Fermentation: 10 days.
The Secret Ingredient: In the show, the “secret ingredient” that Jim eventually shares is applesauce (with a teaspoon of salt).
Note: The show later highlights that the high alcohol content of his brews was actually what helped save the group from antifreeze poisoning.