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Ardennes Ale

Brewer: Mule Deer Beer Email: -
Beer: Ardennes Ale Style: Belgian Pale Ale
Type: All grain Size: 6 gallons
Color:
12 HCU (~8 SRM)
Bitterness: 26 IBU
OG: 1.052 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water: 1 tsp, gypsum, filtered water
Grain: 7 lb. Paul's Mild Ale
3.5 lb. Durst Munich
.5 lb. Briess Special Roast
Mash: 75% efficiency
15 min. @ 123°
80 min. @ 150°
Boil: 70 minutes SG 1.062 5 gallons
Hops: 1 oz. Amarillo (9% AA, 60 min.)
.75 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
.5 oz. Amarillo (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast Belgian Ardennes #3522
Log: Ferment 5 days @ 76°
Rack to secondary
8 days @ 70°
Kegged & cellared at 70°
Carbonation: 2.0 volumes Keg: 10.4 psi @ 48°F
Tasting: Hop aroma challenges phenolics from yeast. Overall, a fine fruity brew. Would try a different hop next time.

Recipe posted 08/04/07.