Belgian Pale Ale
BJCP 2015 – 24B
Batch #:
2026-05
Batch Size:
11.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Status:
Planned
Brew Date:
March 29, 2026
Statistics
OG:
1.052 12.9° P
Carbonation:
2.7 volumes
Color:
10.3SRM
IBU:
29.2
BU/GU:
0.56
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 15.00 pounds | Pale Ale Dingemans | 67.2% |
| 4.50 pounds | Munich I Weyermann | 20.2% |
| 1.00 pounds | Aromatic Malt Dingemans | 4.5% |
| 1.00 pounds | Caramunich III Weyermann | 4.5% |
| 0.75 pounds | Biscuit Dingemans | 3.4% |
| 0.06 pounds | Carafa Special III Weyermann | 0.3% |
| 22.31 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 ounces | Saaz | 90 minutes | First Wort | Pellet | 2.5% | |
| 1.25 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 12.5% | |
| 2.00 ounces | Saaz | 5 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 2.5% | |
| 6.25 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 g | Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 1.00 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 0.50 g | Gypsum (CaSO4) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 7.00 ml | Lactic Acid | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 2.50 g | Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 1.00 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 0.50 g | Gypsum (CaSO4) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp Ale Yeast | White Labs | WLP515 | Liquid |
Equipment Profile Geoff's Electric Equipment
Batch Size:
11.00 gallons
Boil Volume:
13.23 gallons
Boil Time:
90 minutes
Evaporation Rate:
7.56% per hour
Hop Utilization:
100%
Trub Chiller Loss:
0.26 gallons
Mash Profile Medium Fermentability
Ideal Grain Temp:
68°F
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temperature | Temperature | 60 minutes | 152° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
14 days @ 66° F
Secondary:
2 days @ 34° F
Tertiary:
24 days @ 34° F
