Belgian Dark Strong Ale
BJCP 2008 – 18E
Batch #:
2018-16
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Brew Date:
November 24, 2018
Tap Date:
January 23, 2019
Statistics
OG:
1.090 21.6° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
6° P
Attenuation:
88% Apparent – 72.2% Real
Color:
19.3SRM
IBU:
32.7
BU/GU:
0.36
ABV:
9.6%
ABW:
8.3%
Calories:
290 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50 pounds | Candi Syrup, D-180 | 2.9% |
| 0.50 pounds | Candi Syrup, D-240 | 2.9% |
| 6.50 pounds | Belgian Plisen Malt | 37.1% |
| 4.50 pounds | Belgian Munich Malt | 25.7% |
| 4.50 pounds | Golden Promise Simpsons | 25.7% |
| 1.00 pounds | Cane (Beet) Sugar | 5.7% |
| 17.50 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 12.8% | |
| 0.75 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian/Belgian | Wyeast | 3864 | Liquid |
Equipment Profile 15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Volume:
12.55 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
Top Up Water:
0.00 gallons
Trub Chiller Loss:
1.00 gallons
Mash Profile Single Infusion "Sweet Spot" Mash, No Mash Out
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infusion | Infusion | 60 minutes | 152° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
14 days @ 72° F
Secondary:
2 days @ 34° F
Age:
28 days @ 34° F
Special Procedures
Make a syrup and add cane sugar to primary around 3 days.
