Chimay Blue Clone

This was inspired by Chimay Blue, but was tweaked to have more chocolate flavor in this Belgian Strong Ale.

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	gtslafka@comcast.net
Beer:	Chimay Blue Clone		Style:	Belgian Strong Ale
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	79 HCU (~30 SRM)		Bitterness:	25 IBU
OG:	1.093		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	9.4% v/v (7.4% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. Belgian aromatic 8 oz. Belgian CaraMunich 8 oz. American chocolate
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Mashed grains with 1 1/2 quarts water at 168° for 30 minutes, then rinsed with 3 quarts of water at 170°
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.116	4 gallons
	6.6 lb. Amber malt extract 2 lb. Amber dry malt extract 2 lb. Brown sugar
	Added all DME and LME at end of boil, then let steep for 15 minutes. Next time I may try adding the DME for the last 10-15 minutes of the boil to have it "melt" in quicker.
Hops:	2 oz. Tettnanger (4.7% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (4.9% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	White Labs Trappist Style Ale WLB 500
Log:	09/13/10 Brewed 09/28/10 Second Fermentation 10/09/10 Bottled 48 12 oz and one 32 oz bottles, totaling 608 ounces Actual gravities were 1090 and 1020 for a 9.0% ABV
Carbonation:	5 oz priming sugar
Tasting:	This is a very smooth chocolatey strong ale that goes down easy. Beware as it is 9.0% ABV, and should be sipped and enjoyed slowly.

Recipe posted 03/05/11.