
7-25-18 Gold Cap
Belgian Golden Strong Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
B on 8-30 rust cap
September 1, 2018 am 11:43am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 10 lbs
Organic Pilsner; Great Western
Organic Pilsner; Great Western
- .3 lbs
Acidulated Malt; Weyermann®
Acidulated Malt; Weyermann®
German-grown two-row spring barley (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics: Lowers mash, wort, and beer pH. Contains 1−2% lactic acid. Slightly smoky. Enhances enzymatic activity in mash and improves extract efficiency. Lightens color in pale brews. Enhances stability and extends shelf life of finished beer. Promotes well-rounded, complex beer flavor. Recommended Quantities: Up to 10% of total grain bill. Each 1% lowers mash pH by 0.1. Suitability (beer styles): Any ale or lager, especially Pils/Pilsner/Pilsener, low-alcohol beers, wheat beers
- .5 lbs
Pacific Northwest Wheat
Pacific Northwest Wheat
- 1 lbs
Corn Sugar
Corn Sugar
Use in priming beer or in extract recipes where flaked maize would be used in a mash.
- 1 oz
Fuggle - 5.4 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.
- .5 oz
Fuggle - 5.4 AA% whole; boiled 25 min
Fuggle
Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.
- .5 oz
Fuggle - 5.4 AA% whole; boiled 5 min
Fuggle
Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.
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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: D - Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.068 | 1.070 - 1.095 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.008 | 1.005 - 1.016 | ![]() |
Color: | 4.5 SRM | 3 - 6 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 7.8% ABV | 7.5% - 10.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 28.9 IBU | 22 - 35 | ![]() |