Belgian Golden Strong Ale
BJCP 2008 – 18D
Batch #:
2009-23
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Brew Date:
August 23, 2009
Tap Date:
November 7, 2009
Cost:
0.00
Statistics
OG:
1.080 19.3° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
5.6° P
Attenuation:
86.5% Apparent – 71% Real
Color:
4.2SRM
IBU:
25.5
BU/GU:
0.32
ABV:
9.5%
ABW:
7.3%
Calories:
259 12 oz
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 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 13.5% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Kent Golding | 30 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Kent Golding | 1 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 1.75 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Ale | White Labs | WLP530 | Liquid |
Equipment Profile Converted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Volume:
12.00 gallons
Evaporation Rate:
9.00% per hour
Hop Utilization:
100%
Mash Tun Volume:
10.00 gallons
Mash Tun Weight:
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat:
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Trub Chiller Loss:
1.00 gallons
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
