Sledgehammer
Belgian Dark Strong Ale • Extract • 13 gal
This recipe was originally a BOP that has since won two HB competitions! The calculations came up differently here than on my original recipe, so I guess it's a best guess -- but the recipe is definitely accurate!
February 2, 2010 pm 07:55pm
Ingredients (Extract, 13 gal)
- .5 lbs
Belgian Caramunich
Belgian Caramunich
Caramel, full flavor, copper color. For Belgian ales, German smoked and bocks.
- 1 lbs
Melanoidin Malt
Melanoidin Malt
Red Ales
- .25 lbs
American Black Patent
American Black Patent
Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.
- 1.5 lbs
Caramel Malt 80L; Briess
Caramel Malt 80L; Briess
Pronounced caramel, slight burnt sugar, raisiny, prune flavors. Characteristics & Applications: • In contrast to Brewers Malt, glassiness is a distinguishing characteristic of Caramel Malt. The glassy endosperm creates the desirable non-fermentable components giving true Caramel Malt the ability to contribute body (mouthfeel), foam, foam retention, and extended beer stability, while contributing color and unique caramel flavor. • Caramel Malt 80L is a roasted caramel malt that imparts red to deep red color. • Use 3-15% in Amber and Red beers. • Use 10-15% in Bock beers. • Use 7-15% in Dark beers. • Use 10-15% in Porter and Stout. • Produced from AMBA/BMBRI recommended 6-Row Malting Barley varieties.
- 36 lbs
Premier Gold Liquid
Premier Gold Liquid
A light- to medium-bodied lager or ale of yellow to gold color.
- 6 lbs
Wheat Liquid; Alexanders
Wheat Liquid; Alexanders
American-made malt extract which is famous for its very light color. The light color of this malt extract makes it ideal for brewing many American and German style beers. 60% wheat & 40% 2 row barley, great base for wheat beers.
- 2 lbs
Candi Sugar Amber
Candi Sugar Amber
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.
- 3 oz
Styrian Goldings - 4.0 AA% whole; boiled 120 min
Styrian Goldings
Mild, pleasant.
-
White Labs WLP570 Belgian Golden Ale
White Labs WLP570 Belgian Golden Ale
From East Flanders, versatile yeast that can produce light Belgian ales to high gravity Belgian beers (12% ABV). A combination of fruitiness and phenolic characteristics dominate the flavor profile. Some sulfur is produced during fermentation, which will
Style (BJCP)
Category: 18 - Belgian Strong Ale
Subcategory: E - Belgian Dark Strong Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.127 | 1.075 - 1.110 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.021 | 1.010 - 1.024 | |
| Color: | 23.0 SRM | 12 - 22 | |
| Alcohol: | 14.2% ABV | 8% - 11% | |
| Bitterness: | 15.2 IBU | 20 - 35 |
