Belgian Golden Strong Ale
BJCP 2008 – 18D

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
4.00 pounds Belgian Plisen Malt 28.6%
4.00 pounds American Wheat Malt 28.6%
4.00 pounds American Pale Malt (2-Row) 28.6%
2.00 pounds Sucrose (Table Sugar) 14.3%
14.00 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Hops

Amount Hop Time Use Form AA
0.25 ouncesMagnum60 minutesBoilPellets13.5%
1.00 ouncesKent Golding30 minutesBoilPellets5.5%
0.50 ouncesKent Golding1 minutesBoilPellets5.5%
1.75 ounces Total Hop Weight

Yeasts

Name Lab/Manufacturer Product ID Form
Abbey AleWhite LabsWLP530Liquid

Equipment Profile Converted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Notes:
Converted 15.5 gallon/59 liter keg boil kettle for full boil with a 10 gallon/38 liter cooler as a mash/lauter tun.

Mash Profile Abbey Ale

Notes:
Used in two of six remaining Trappist breweries. Distinctive plum and fruitiness. Good for high gravity beers.

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
14 days @ 76° F
Secondary:
21 days @ 70° F
Age:
42 days @ 55° F