
Prater's Strong Ale
Belgian Golden Strong Ale • Extract • 5 gal
If you like Belgian ales you will love this one!
August 3, 2001 pm 06:25pm
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 1/8 lbs
German Light Crystal
German Light Crystal
- 1/8 lbs
Belgian Caramunich
Belgian Caramunich
Caramel, full flavor, copper color. For Belgian ales, German smoked and bocks.
- 1/8 lbs
Crystal Malt 20°L
Crystal Malt 20°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 3/16 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- 4 3/16 lbs
Premier Gold Liquid
Premier Gold Liquid
A light- to medium-bodied lager or ale of yellow to gold color.
- 4 3/16 lbs
Dry Amber; Muntons
Dry Amber; Muntons
Used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.
- 7/16 lbs
Honey
Honey
Imparts sweet and dry taste. For honey and brown ales. Also: specialty ales.
- 13/16 lbs
Light Brown Sugar
Light Brown Sugar
Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.
- 2 oz
Northern Brewer - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Northern Brewer
Used for bittering with strong flavors and very fragrant in steam beers, dark English ales, and German lagers. Aroma is medium-strong with evergreen and mint overtones.
- 1/8 oz
Talisman - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Talisman
An improved Cluster variety.
- 1/8 oz
Saaz - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
- 1/8 oz
Columbus - 15.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- 1/8 oz
Tettnanger - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Tettnanger
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
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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: | 1.080 | 1.070 - 1.095 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.011 | 1.005 - 1.016 | ![]() |
Color: | 15.8 SRM | 3 - 6 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 9.0% ABV | 7.5% - 10.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 38.5 IBU | 22 - 35 | ![]() |