J.D. Drew's Torn Quad
Belgian Dark Strong Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
First crack at a Quad. Will update with progress as we go, but brewing went very well.
July 5, 2009 pm 09:24pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 8 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- 8 lbs
Belgian Pale
Belgian Pale
Fully modified and is easily converted.
- 1 lbs
Belgian Caramunich
Belgian Caramunich
Caramel, full flavor, copper color. For Belgian ales, German smoked and bocks.
- 0.25 lbs
Candi Sugar Dark
Candi Sugar Dark
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.
- 1.00 lbs
Corn Sugar
Corn Sugar
Use in priming beer or in extract recipes where flaked maize would be used in a mash.
- 0.75 oz
Sterling - 6.3 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Sterling
Perceived to be similar to a Saaz and Mt. Hood combination. Finding favor as a Saaz replacement.
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Wyeast 1762 Belgian Abbey II™
Wyeast 1762 Belgian Abbey II™
High gravity yeast with distinct warming character from ethanol production. Slightly fruity with dry finish.
Notes
Brewed 6/24/09 Plan to transfer to secondary 7/11
Style (BJCP)
Category: 18 - Belgian Strong Ale
Subcategory: E - Belgian Dark Strong Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.096 | 1.075 - 1.110 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.010 - 1.024 | |
| Color: | 18.2 SRM | 12 - 22 | |
| Alcohol: | 10.5% ABV | 8% - 11% | |
| Bitterness: | 20.8 IBU | 20 - 35 |
Discussion
Still waiting...
2009-08-07 10:15pm
This one will be ready in a few months. It's bottled and I can't wait to crack one open, but... hoping my patience will be rewarded.
