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Spicy Half-Wit

Brewer: Rick Rogan Email: -
Beer: Spicy Half-Wit Style: Belgian Dubbel
Type: Extract Size: 5 gallons
Color:
21 HCU (~12 SRM)
Bitterness: 20 IBU
OG: 1.083 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 8.4% v/v (6.6% w/w)
Water: Purchased spring water - (source: Pennsylvania mountain springs).
Grain: 1 lb. British pale
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
8 oz. Belgian Special B
Steep: Brought grains up to approximately 155°F & held for about 50 minutes. Sparged with 1 gallon of 170°F water.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.069 6 gallons
5 lb. Light dry malt extract
3 lb. Wheat extract
1.00 lb. Belgian candi sugar
1 oz. Irish Moss Powder at 20 minutes
1 oz. Sweet Orange Peel at 15 minutes
1 oz. Crushed Coriander Seed at end of boil
Hops: 1 oz. Hallertauer (4.6% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.6% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: White Labs #WLP530 Belgian Abbey Ale
Log: 1 week primary at 70°F. 1 week secondary at 70°F.
Carbonation: Will either force carbonate in a Corny Keg of Bottle condition with 5 - 7 oz. Corn Sugar.

Recipe posted 06/18/06.