
Lorrie's Wheat Beer
Belgian Dubbel • All Grain • 5 gal
August 8, 2002 am 10:16am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 8 15/16 lbs
Belgian Pils
Belgian Pils
Pilsner style malted barley grain.
- 1/8 lbs
Chocolate Wheat Malt
Chocolate Wheat Malt
Intensifies aroma; improves color. For dark ales, alt, dark wheat, stout and porter.
- 7/16 lbs
Belgian Caramunich
Belgian Caramunich
Caramel, full flavor, copper color. For Belgian ales, German smoked and bocks.
- 3/16 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- 1/8 lbs
Belgian Aromatic
Belgian Aromatic
Imparts a big malt aroma. Use in brown ales, Belgian dubbels and tripels.
- 7/8 lbs
Candi Sugar Amber
Candi Sugar Amber
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.
- 3/8 oz
Galena - 13.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Galena
Neutral. This hop can be very bitter, but blends well with finishing hops. Used in American ales and lagers, but suitable for all beer styles. Aroma is medium but pleasant.
- 1/4 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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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: B - Belgian Dubbel
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.057 | 1.062 - 1.075 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.008 | 1.008 - 1.018 | ![]() |
Color: | 17.8 SRM | 10 - 17 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 6.4% ABV | 6% - 7.6% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 25.6 IBU | 15 - 25 | ![]() |