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Don's Belgian Strong Ale

Don's Belgian Strong Ale

Belgian Pale Ale • Extract • 5 gal

November 26, 2001 am 02:44am

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Ingredients (Extract5 gal)

  • 1/16 lbs Belgian Caramunich

    Belgian Caramunich

    Caramel, full flavor, copper color. For Belgian ales, German smoked and bocks.

  • 5 lbs Gold Dry; Northwestern

    Gold Dry; Northwestern

    Can be used in making Pilsner, Pale Ale, Dortmunder, Marzen and other Lagers.

  • 3/4 lbs Light Brown Sugar

    Light Brown Sugar

    Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.

  • 1 3/8 oz Fuggle - 4.8 AA% whole; boiled 60 min

    Fuggle

    Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.

  • 1/8 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; boiled 1 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon - (omitted from calculations)

    Cinnamon

  • 1 tsp Irish Moss - (omitted from calculations)

    Irish Moss

  • White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale

    White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale

    From the Ardennes region of Belgium, this classic yeast strain produces moderate levels of ester and spicy phenolic character. Typically results in a dry, but balanced finish. This yeast is well suited for Belgian dark strongs, Abbey Ales, and seasonal beers.

Notes

Steep grains 30 min. in bag at 155 deg. F., drain. Boil for 1 hour w/extract, Fuggles, brown sugar, cinnamon and Irish Moss. Add Cascade for last minute of boil

Style (BJCP)

Category: 16 - Belgian and French Ale

Subcategory: B - Belgian Pale Ale

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.053 1.048 - 1.054
Terminal Gravity: 1.008 1.010 - 1.014
Color: 13.9 SRM 8 - 14
Alcohol: 5.9% ABV 4.8% - 5.5%
Bitterness: 24.5 IBU 20 - 30

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