Belgian Strong Dark Ale

Brewer:	Dre		Email:	wrench_001@hotmail.com
Beer:	Belgian Strong Dark Ale		Style:	Belgian Strong Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	45 HCU (~20 SRM)		Bitterness:	17 IBU
OG:	1.073		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	6.8% v/v (5.4% w/w)
Water:	Use 6 gallons of bottled spring water.
Grain:	1 lb. 8 oz. Belgian CaraMunich
Steep:	Steep grains @ 155°F for 30 min.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.122	3 gallons
	6 lb. Pilsen Malt Extract 2 lb. Pilsen DME 2 lb. Brown Belgian Soft Candi Sugar 15 oz. Corn sugar
	Brown Belgian Soft Candi Sugar and Corn Sugar added at end of boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Tradition (6% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh (5% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh (5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1762 Belgian Abbey II
Carbonation:	2.2 volumes	Corn Sugar: 3.66 oz. for 5 gallons @ 70°F

Recipe posted 07/29/08.