Best in Show – 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition • Commercially Brewed by Earth Beer Company
Brew the same Best in Show-winning Belgian Saison Recipe that was crowned Champion Beer from 106 entries at the 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition before being selected for commercial production at Earth Beer Company.
The Border Brewing Tropic Saison Award-Winning Belgian Saison All Grain Recipe Kit combines traditional Belgian farmhouse brewing with the vibrant tropical character of Nelson Sauvin hops to produce a crisp, refreshing and incredibly drinkable Belgian Farmhouse Ale.
Fermented with Fermentis SafAle BE-134 Belgian Saison yeast and brewed using premium Australian malts, this Saison Recipe Kit delivers expressive aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry and white wine, balanced by classic peppery spice and the signature dry finish that defines the world's finest Saisons.
Whether you're looking for an award-winning Belgian Saison Recipe, a professionally proven All Grain Beer Recipe Kit, or simply want to brew one of Australia's most successful modern farmhouse ales, this complete recipe kit allows you to recreate approximately 23 litres of championship-quality beer in your own brewery.
🏆 Brew a Proven Champion Beer
The Border Brewing Tropic Saison All Grain Beer Recipe Kit isn't just another homebrew recipe—it's one of Australia's most accomplished modern Saison recipes.
Originally developed by Border Brewing Supplies, this Belgian Saison Recipe has earned recognition from both BJCP judges and professional brewers, proving itself at the highest levels of homebrewing before making the leap to commercial production.
Award Highlights
🏆 Best in Show (Champion Beer) – 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition
Awarded the highest-scoring beer of the entire competition, finishing 1st Overall from 106 entries across every beer style.
🥇 1st Place – Belgian & French Ale (Saison)
2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition.
🍺 Commercially Brewed by Earth Beer Company
After winning Earth Beer Company's Pro-Am brewing competition, this recipe was selected for full-scale commercial production, allowing craft beer lovers to enjoy it fresh from the brewery.
Unlike many recipe kits that exist only as homebrew recipes, this All Grain Saison Recipe has been judged, awarded and successfully brewed on a professional commercial brewhouse.
Now you can brew exactly the same competition-winning Belgian Farmhouse Ale in your own brewery with this complete Saison Recipe Kit.
Why You'll Love This Saison Recipe Kit
- 🏆 Best in Show – 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition
- 🍺 Commercially brewed by Earth Beer Company
- Brew an authentic Belgian Farmhouse Ale at home
- Award-winning all grain recipe
- Premium Australian malts
- 100% Nelson Sauvin hop character
- Traditional Belgian Saison yeast
- Crisp, dry and refreshing finish
- Soft mouthfeel from wheat, oats and rye
- Complete Brewfather recipe included
- Produces approximately 23 litres
Flavour Profile
This Belgian Saison Recipe opens with vibrant aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry, white grape and citrus from Nelson Sauvin hops before revealing classic Saison notes of cracked black pepper, gentle spice and subtle earthy complexity.
The palate is light, silky and incredibly refreshing thanks to the combination of wheat, oats and rye, while the highly attenuative BE-134 yeast produces the signature crisp, dry finish expected from an authentic Belgian Farmhouse Ale.
Every glass perfectly balances traditional Belgian farmhouse character with modern New Zealand hop flavour, creating a Saison that's both highly drinkable and remarkably complex.
What's Included
Everything required to brew approximately 23 litres of this award-winning Belgian Saison.
Included ingredients:
- Premium Australian Atlas Latrobe Malt
- Heritage Rye Malt
- Malted Oats
- Flaked Wheat
- Chit Malt
- Acidulated Malt
- Nelson Sauvin hops
- Fermentis SafAle BE-134 Belgian Saison yeast
- Complete Brewfather recipe
Recipe Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Beer Style | Belgian Farmhouse Ale (Saison) |
| Recipe Type | All Grain Beer Recipe Kit |
| Batch Size | 23 Litres |
| Original Gravity | 1.045 |
| Final Gravity | 1.003 |
| Alcohol | 5.5% ABV |
| Bitterness | 30 IBU |
| Colour | 7 EBC |
| Carbonation | 3.0 Volumes CO₂ |
| Boil Time | 60 Minutes |
| Featured Hop | Nelson Sauvin |
| Yeast | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 |
Complete Brewfather Recipe
Every Border Brewing Recipe Kit is developed using Brewfather, allowing you to access the complete recipe, brewing process and brewing calculations before you start your next batch.
This is the same award-winning Belgian Saison recipe that claimed Best in Show at the 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition and was later brewed commercially by Earth Beer Company.
The recipe includes:
- Complete grain bill
- Mash schedule
- Water volumes
- Original and final gravity
- Fermentation profile
- Yeast recommendations
- Hop additions and timings
- Brewing notes
View the complete Brewfather recipe here: Tropic Saison Recipe
Why Brew This Belgian Saison Recipe?
If you're searching for a genuine Belgian Saison Recipe, this All Grain Beer Recipe Kit delivers everything you'd expect from the style while adding a modern New Zealand twist.
Unlike heavily hopped IPAs, this Saison Beer Recipe allows the expressive Belgian yeast to remain the hero, with Nelson Sauvin contributing elegant notes of passionfruit, gooseberry and Sauvignon Blanc rather than overwhelming bitterness.
The carefully selected grain bill creates excellent head retention, a smooth mouthfeel and a highly fermentable wort that finishes dry, crisp and refreshing.
From winning Best in Show at the Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition to being brewed commercially by Earth Beer Company, this recipe has proven itself at every level. Whether you're looking for a Farmhouse Ale Recipe, an award-winning Saison Recipe, or your next competition brew, this professionally proven recipe delivers brewery-quality results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Belgian Saison Recipe award-winning?
This recipe was crowned Best in Show (Champion Beer) at the 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition, finishing first overall from 106 entries before being selected for commercial production by Earth Beer Company.
Is this the same recipe brewed by Earth Beer Company?
Yes. This kit is based on the same recipe that won Earth Beer Company's Pro-Am competition and was brewed commercially on their professional brewing system.
Is this All Grain Saison Recipe beginner friendly?
Yes. The included Brewfather recipe provides clear mash, hop and fermentation schedules suitable for brewers with basic all-grain brewing experience.
What equipment do I need?
This recipe is designed for all-in-one brewing systems including Grainfather, BrewZilla, Guten and similar all-grain brewing systems.
Why was Nelson Sauvin chosen?
Nelson Sauvin is one of New Zealand's most celebrated hop varieties, famous for its passionfruit, gooseberry, white wine and tropical fruit character that perfectly complements Belgian Saison yeast.
Why does this Saison finish so dry?
Fermentis SafAle BE-134 is a highly attenuative Belgian Saison yeast that produces the crisp, refreshing finish and classic farmhouse character expected in authentic Belgian Saisons.
Is this recipe suitable for competitions?
Absolutely. It has already proven itself by winning Best in Show at the 2026 Gold Coast Amateur Brewing Competition and being brewed commercially, making it an excellent choice for brewers looking to produce competition-quality beer.
