Almost A Dubbel
Belgian Dubbel • Partial Mash • 5 gal
This was my first attempt at a mini-mash, which seemed to work well, as I hit the calculated OG within 2 points ... I actually hit 1.060 @ 68F. This was also my first time using whole leaf hops.
January 12, 2008 pm 07:39pm
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 1 lbs
Belgian Aromatic
Belgian Aromatic
Imparts a big malt aroma. Use in brown ales, Belgian dubbels and tripels.
- .25 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- 3 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- 1.375 lbs
Dry Amber Extract
Dry Amber Extract
Cream-colored and full-flavored; will produce amber colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters. Made of pale and crystal malts.
- 2.75 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- 1 oz
East Kent Goldings - 6.2 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- 1 oz
Styrian Goldings - 3.8 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Styrian Goldings
Mild, pleasant.
-
Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey™
Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey™
Abbey-style top-fermenting yeast, suitable for high-gravity beers. Estery.
Notes
I planned to add .5 lb candi sugar to the kettle, but forgot to buy any. I'm still contemplating whether or not to add to secondary.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 18 - Belgian Strong Ale
Subcategory: B - Belgian Dubbel
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.058 | 1.062 - 1.075 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.011 | 1.008 - 1.018 | |
| Color: | 11.4 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.1% ABV | 6% - 7.6% | |
| Bitterness: | 26.7 IBU | 15 - 25 |
