The Druid
Belgian Dark Strong Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
It's a very rude, strong ale made in spite.
September 6, 2008 pm 08:50pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 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.
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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 |
