Belgian Pale

Similar to DeKonninck. A nice beer.

Brewer:	Christo		Email:	-
Beer:	Belgian Pale		Style:	Belgian Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	7 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.053		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.5% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Grain:	8 lb. Belgian Pilsner 1 lb. Wheat malt 12 oz. Belgian CaraVienne 8 oz. Belgian Munich
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Batch sparge. Add 3.9 gallons to grist @ 152°. Drain and add additional 3 gallons @ 168°.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.053	5 gallons
	Add 1/4 oz. bitter orange peel @ 10 min. IM @ 15 min.
Hops:	1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	SafBrew T-58
Log:	8 days primary. 1st two @ 72F, then gradually able to get down to 68F. Secondary 12 days @ 65F. Had not cleared sufficiently, so additional 8 days @ 40F in fridge.
Carbonation:	Med-high carb
Tasting:	Used dry Belgian yeast, so was unsure what to expect. Came out with nice spicy phenolic aroma/taste and light fruity esters - about what you want for this beer as it should not be overpowered by the yeast. I'd use this yeast again. Malt flavor is good, though next time I'll up the Munich to 1.5 lb.

Recipe posted 10/01/07.