Belgian Specialty Ale
BJCP 2008 – 16E
Batch #:
2009-16
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Brew Date:
July 25, 2009
Tap Date:
September 5, 2009
Statistics
OG:
1.050 12.4° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.4° P
Attenuation:
79% Apparent – 64.5% Real
Color:
19SRM
IBU:
12.6
BU/GU:
0.25
ABV:
5.5%
ABW:
4.2%
Calories:
166 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 5.50 pounds | Belgian Plisen Malt | 51.2% |
| 4.00 pounds | American Wheat Malt | 37.2% |
| 0.50 pounds | Flaked Oats | 4.7% |
| 0.25 pounds | British Pale Chocolate Thomas Fawcett and Sons | 2.3% |
| 0.25 pounds | German Carafa II | 2.3% |
| 0.25 pounds | Belgian Caravienne Malt | 2.3% |
| 10.75 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.65 ounces | Kent Golding | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 4.5% | |
| 0.65 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Star Anise | Spice | Boil | 5 minutes |
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche | Brewferm | Dry |
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 Single Decoction
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protein Rest | Infusion | 35 minutes | 122° F |
| 2 | Saccharification | Decoction | 45 minutes | 155° F |
| 3 | Mash Out | Infusion | 10 minutes | 168° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 68° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 68° F
Age:
35 days @ 50° F
General Info
Add Star Anise, Chamomile, and tangerine zest at the end of the boil.
