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Black Belgian

Wanted a robust porter for those cold winter nights and have been on a Belgian binge so here goes.

Brewer: Londoman Email: mlondo1@gmail.com
Beer: Black Belgian Style: Belgian Dubbel
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
49 HCU (~21 SRM)
Bitterness: 19 IBU
OG: 1.070 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 7.9% v/v (6.2% w/w)
Grain: 1 lb. American 2-row
1 lb. German Munich
1 lb. American victory
4 oz. British chocolate
6 oz. Oats (raw)
Steep: Steep all grains 140 degrees for 1 hr then sparge with 160 degree
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.174 2 gallons
1 lb. Light malt extract
6 lb. Amber malt extract
1 lb. Corn sugar
1 tsp black peppercorn
1/2 tsp irish moss last 15 min.
Hops: .5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 45 min.)
.5 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 45 min.)
.5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: WLP 550

Recipe posted 04/04/15.