Belgian Pale Ale
BJCP 2008 – 16B
Statistics
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 12.50 pounds | Scottish Golden Promise | 63.9% |
| 4.50 pounds | German Vienna Malt | 23% |
| 0.65 pounds | Belgian Biscuit Malt | 3.3% |
| 1.00 pounds | German CaraMunich Malt I | 5.1% |
| 0.85 pounds | Belgian Aromatic Malt | 4.3% |
| 0.05 pounds | German Carafa III De-Husked Malt Wyermann | 0.3% |
| 19.55 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 ounces | Delta | 60 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 6.5% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Delta | 15 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 6.5% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Delta | 5 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 6.5% | |
| 5.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp Ale | White Labs | WLP515 | Liquid |
Equipment Profile Converted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun
Mash Profile Single Infusion Mash, Light Bodied Beer, No Mash Out
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mash In | Infusion | 75 minutes | 150° F |
Fermentation and Aging
General Info
Trying out a new hop, Delta, with this brew. Seemed like a good fit with the Belgian Pale Ale style - spicy with a slight citrus notes that will play well with the sweetness of the specialty malts and the toastiness of the Vienna.
The Antwerp Ale yeast is reportedly the DeKoninck strain that is described by White Labs as:
Clean, almost lager like Belgian type ale yeast. Good for Belgian type pales ales and amber ales, or with blends to combine with other Belgian type yeast strains. Biscuity, ale like aroma present. Hop flavors and bitterness are accentuated. Slight sulfur will be produced during fermentation, which can give the yeast a lager like flavor profile.
With that in mind, I'm making this beer intentionally hop-forward with a higher than normal bittering charge and elevated flavor and aroma additions.
