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The Druid

The Druid

Belgian Dark Strong Ale • All Grain • 5 gal

zrice

It's a very rude, strong ale made in spite.

September 6, 2008 pm 08:50pm

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Ingredients (All Grain5 gal)

  • 10 lbs Belgian Pale

    Belgian Pale

    Fully modified and is easily converted.

  • 2 lbs American 2-row

    American 2-row

    Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt

  • 1 lbs Belgian Biscuit

    Belgian Biscuit

    Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.

  • .25 lbs American Black Roast

    American Black Roast

    Adds a heavy roast flavor and dark color.

  • 3 lbs Lyle's Golden Syrup

    Lyle's Golden Syrup

    Increases alcohol without flavor. Liquid invert sugar.

  • 1 lbs Rice Flaked

    Rice Flaked

    Used to add fermentables without increasing body or flavor. Produces a milder, less grainy tasting beer. Examples: American lagers, Bohemian lagers, Pilsners

  • 1 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 0.50 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 0.50 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • White Labs WLP565 Belgian Saison I

    White Labs WLP565 Belgian Saison I

    Classic Saison yeast from Wallonia. It produces earthy, peppery, and spicy notes. Slightly sweet. With high gravity saisons, brewers may wish to dry the beer with an alternate yeast added after 75% fermentation.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 18 - Belgian Strong Ale

Subcategory: E - Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.093 1.075 - 1.110
Terminal Gravity: 1.016 1.010 - 1.024
Color: 18.2 SRM 12 - 22
Alcohol: 10.2% ABV 8% - 11%
Bitterness: 27.8 IBU 20 - 35

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