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Wextra Belgian Summer Ale

Similar to a Westmalle extra, a light summer belgian pale ale with biscuit undertones and spicey high notes.

Brewer: SumnerH Email: -
Beer: Wextra Belgian Summer Ale Style: Belgian Pale Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
7 HCU (~6 SRM)
Bitterness: 13 IBU
OG: 1.047 FG: 1.011
Alcohol: 4.7% v/v (3.7% w/w)
Grain: 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.079 3 gallons
5 lb. 2 oz. Light dry malt extract
Hops: 1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast: Wyeast #3787. 2l starter.
Carbonation: Carbonate to 2.8 volumes

Recipe posted 03/13/09.