Belgian Golden Strong Ale
BJCP 2008 – 18D
Batch #:
2012-04
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Brew Date:
March 4, 2012
Tap Date:
August 4, 2012
Statistics
OG:
1.080 19.3° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
5.6° P
Attenuation:
86.5% Apparent
71% Real
71% Real
Color:
4.4SRM
IBU:
32.3
BU/GU:
0.4
ABV:
9.8%
ABW:
7.3%
Calories:
259 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 21.00 pounds | German Pilsen Malt (2-Row) | 71.2% |
| 6.00 pounds | American Wheat Malt | 20.3% |
| 2.50 pounds | Sucrose (Table Sugar) | 8.5% |
| 29.50 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 10.0% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Saaz | 30 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 3.6% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Saaz | 5 minutes | Aroma | Leaf | 3.6% | |
| 3.50 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 grams | Seeds of Paradise | Spice | Boil | 10 minutes |
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 Single Infusion Mash, Extra Light Bodied Beer, No Mash Out
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mash In | Infusion | 90 minutes | 147° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
14 days @ 72° F
Secondary:
14 days @ 68° F
Procedure
Single infusion mash at 147°F.
Special Procedures
Cool to 64°F, gradually let rise to 72°F to round out fermentation.
