
Red Belgian Tripel
Belgian Tripel • All Grain • 5.5 gal
A twist on a Belgian Tripel, with a little extra color from Roasted Barley.
February 16, 2015 am 10:11am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 7 lbs
Pilsner Malt; Rahr
Pilsner Malt; Rahr
A principal ingredient of cask ales using heritage barleys.
- 6 lbs
Belgian Munich
Belgian Munich
Used to increase malt aroma and body with slightly more color.
- .25 lbs
Roasted Barley; Weyermann®
Roasted Barley; Weyermann®
German-grown spring barley (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics: Processed slowly and thoroughly by our drum process. Evenly roasted specialty grain. Adds plenty of dark color and clean depth of flavor to very dark brews. Recommended Quantities: Up to 5% of total grain bill. Suitability (beer styles): Stout and similar ales
- 3.0 lbs
Lyle's Golden Syrup
Lyle's Golden Syrup
Increases alcohol without flavor. Liquid invert sugar.
- 1.0 oz
Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Goldings
Mild. Slightly flowery.
- 1.0 oz
Czech Saaz - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- 1.0 oz
Czech Saaz - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- 1 tbsp
5.2 pH Stabilizer - in mash tun 1Tbsp/5gal (omitted from calculations)
5.2 pH Stabilizer
Five Star 5.2 pH Stabilizer. A proprietary blend of food-grade phosphate buffers that locks in your mash and kettle water at a pH of 5.2, regardless of the starting pH. It also reduces scaling and mineral deposits on brewing equipment. 1 pound. Use at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water.
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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.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 18 - Belgian Strong Ale
Subcategory: C - Belgian Tripel
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.083 | 1.075 - 1.085 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.011 | 1.008 - 1.014 | ![]() |
Color: | 16.9 SRM | 4.5 - 7 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 9.6% ABV | 7.5% - 9.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 33.9 IBU | 20 - 40 | ![]() |