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Numb Skull Strong Ale

Brewer: The Well of Latis Email: druid@princeton.crosswinds.net
URL: http://druidbrewer.tsx.org
Beer: Numb Skull Strong Ale Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
110 HCU (~37 SRM)
Bitterness: 32 IBU
OG: 1.107 FG: -
Alcohol: -
Grain: 1 lb. Belgian Special B
2 oz. Belgian chocolate
Boil: 75 minutes SG 1.090 6 gallons
6 lb. Light dry malt extract
3 lb. Dark dry malt extract
1 lb. Brown sugar
2 lb. Corn sugar
Half tsp of corriander seeds were added during the last 5 minutes of boil
Hops: 1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: wyeast #3783, half gallon starter.
Carbonation: 2.0 volumes Keg: 6.8 psi @ 40°F
Actual carbonation was 2-3 days at 50°F 12psi, then stored in fridge
at 40F, 6.8psi (had to finish a different keg to make room first)
Tasting: Great brew, next time make 10 gallons (or more).

Recipe posted 03/08/99.