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Belgian Dark Strong
My first attempt at a Strong Dark, includes homemade dark candi syrup in the primary. I haven't brewed it yet, but I will update the recipe notes once it's brewed/tasted.
| Brewer: | Matthew R. | Email: | mathstew@gmail.com | |||||
| Beer: | Belgian Dark Strong | Style: | Belgian Strong Ale | |||||
| Type: | All grain | Size: | 5.5 gallons | |||||
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Bitterness: | 29 IBU | |||||
| OG: | 1.089 | FG: | 1.015 | |||||
| Alcohol: | 9.6% v/v (7.5% w/w) | |||||||
| Water: | RO water with pH buffer added to balance pH of mash to 5.2. | |||||||
| Grain: | 1 lb. German Light Munich 7 oz. Belgian biscuit 10 oz. Flaked wheat 10 oz. Belgian Special B 7 oz. Belgian CaraMunich 11 lb. 4 oz. Belgian Pilsner 7 oz. Belgian aromatic |
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| Mash: | 75% efficiency | |||||||
| Single infusion mash at 149*F for 90 minutes. Add boiling water to raise mash temp to 168*F for ten minute mashout. | ||||||||
| Boil: | 90 minutes | SG 1.058 | 8.5 gallons | |||||
| 2 lb. Homemade dark candi sugar | ||||||||
| Wirfloc tab at 15 mins left. | ||||||||
| Hops: | 1.1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 75 min.) | |||||||
| Yeast: | WLP 540 yeast cake from previous Belgian dubbel. | |||||||
| Carbonation: | Bottle condition with 2/3 cup + 2 tsp cane sugar... for just a tad extra carbonation. | |||||||
| Tasting: | (unbrewed) | |||||||
Recipe posted 07/13/10.