Belgian Golden Strong Ale
BJCP 2008 – 18D
Batch #:
2018-05
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Brew Date:
June 2, 2018
Statistics
OG:
1.080 19.3° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
5.6° P
Attenuation:
86.5% Apparent – 71% Real
Color:
4.2SRM
IBU:
37.5
BU/GU:
0.47
ABV:
9.5%
ABW:
7.3%
Calories:
259 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 14.00 pounds | Belgian Plisen Malt | 53.8% |
| 9.00 pounds | American Pilsen Malt | 34.6% |
| 3.00 pounds | Sugar, Table (Sucrose) | 11.5% |
| 26.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.86 ounces | Magnum | 90 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 12.0% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Saaz | 30 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 4.0% | |
| 1.25 ounces | Saaz | 3 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 4.0% | |
| 3.61 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Strong Ale | Wyeast | 1388 | 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:
3 days @ 64° F
Secondary:
11 days @ 82° F
Procedure
Single infusion mash at 149°F.
