Belgian Golden Strong Ale
BJCP 2008 – 18D

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
24.00 pounds Belgian Plisen Malt 80%
2.00 pounds German Vienna Malt 6.7%
4.00 pounds Turbinado Sugar 13.3%
30.00 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Hops

Amount Hop Time Use Form AA
1.25 ouncesMagnum75 minutesBoilPellets11.6%
1.00 ouncesSaaz2 minutesBoilLeaf3.1%
2.25 ounces Total Hop Weight

Yeasts

Name Lab/Manufacturer Product ID Form
Belgian Golden AleWhite LabsWLP570Liquid

Equipment Profile Converted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

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.
1Mash InInfusion90 minutes147° F

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
14 days @ 72° F

Procedure

Single infusion mash at 148°F.

Special Procedures

Cool to 64°F, gradually let rise to 72°F to round out fermentation.