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Belgian Dark Strong Ale • All Grain • 3 gal
brooklyn clone
March 29, 2012 pm 07:53pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 3 gal)
- 7.7 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- 0.1 lbs
English Chocolate Malt
English Chocolate Malt
Dark malt that gives a rich red or brown color and nutty flavor. Use for: Brown ales, porters, some stouts Maintains some malty flavor, not as dark as roasted malt.
- 0.5 lbs
Honey
Honey
Imparts sweet and dry taste. For honey and brown ales. Also: specialty ales.
- 0.5 lbs
Candi Sugar Dark
Candi Sugar Dark
Smooth taste, good head retention, sweet aroma and high gravity without being apparent. Use in Belgian and holiday ales. Use clear for tripels, amber for dubbels, and dark is used in brown beer and strong golden ales.
- 0.25 oz
Perle - 8.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Perle
Used mainly for its minty bittering and good green hop aromas in all non-pilsener lagersand wheats. Aroma is pleasant and slightly spicy
- 0.25 oz
Styrian Goldings - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Styrian Goldings
Mild, pleasant.
- 0.25 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
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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
use wild flower honey
Style (BJCP)
Category: 18 - Belgian Strong Ale
Subcategory: E - Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.080 | 1.075 - 1.110 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.024 | ![]() |
Color: | 23.2 SRM | 12 - 22 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 8.7% ABV | 8% - 11% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 24.7 IBU | 20 - 35 | ![]() |