Belgian Golden Strong Ale
BJCP 2021 – 25C
Batch #:
2024-12
Batch Size:
11.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Status:
On Tap
Brew Date:
September 2, 2024
Tap Date:
November 2, 2024
Statistics
OG:
1.076 18.4° P
FG:
1.004 1° P
Real Extract:
4.1° P
Attenuation:
94.6% Apparent – 77.7% Real
Carbonation:
2.8 volumes
Color:
4.2SRM
IBU:
34.1
BU/GU:
0.45
ABV:
10.0%
ABW:
7.5%
Calories:
241 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 23.00 pounds | Pilsen Dingemans | 74.8% |
| 5.00 pounds | Corn Sugar (Dextrose) | 16.3% |
| 1.00 pounds | Acidulated Weyermann | 3.3% |
| 1.00 pounds | Wheat Soft Red, Flaked Briess | 3.3% |
| 0.75 pounds | Carahell Weyermann | 2.4% |
| 30.75 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 ounces | Styrian Goldings | 90 minutes | First Wort | Pellet | 3.4% | |
| 1.25 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 16.8% | |
| 2.00 ounces | Styrian Goldings | 15 minutes | Boil | Pellet | 3.4% | |
| 2.00 ounces | Saaz | 20 minutes | Aroma | Pellet | 1.7% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Styrian Goldings | 20 minutes | Aroma | Pellet | 3.4% | |
| 8.25 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 g | Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 2.00 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 1.50 g | Gypsum (CaSO4) | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 7.00 ml | Lactic Acid | Water Agent | Mash | 0 minutes |
| 0.73 g | Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 0.97 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 0.73 g | Gypsum (CaSO4) | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 2.12 ml | Lactic Acid | Water Agent | Sparge | 0 minutes |
| 0.50 tsp | Yeast Nutrients (WLN1000) | Other | Boil | 15 minutes |
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Strong Ale | Wyeast Labs | 1388 | Liquid |
Equipment Profile Geoff's Electric Equipment
Batch Size:
11.00 gallons
Boil Volume:
12.63 gallons
Boil Time:
90 minutes
Evaporation Rate:
4.75% per hour
Hop Utilization:
100%
Trub Chiller Loss:
0.26 gallons
Mash Profile Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Ideal Grain Temp:
68°F
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mash In | Infusion | 60 minutes | 146° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
3 days @ 64° F
Secondary:
14 days @ 78° F
General Info
2024 Fantasy Brewing entry. Hence the flaked wheat.
The last two hop additions were in the whirlpool - 20 minutes @ 170°F.
