Femme Fatale

The intent is to make a light bodied, slightly fruity beer with high alcohol content.

Brewer:	WackAMole		Email:	-
Beer:	Femme Fatale		Style:	Belgian Strong Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	7 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	25 IBU
OG:	1.083		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	9.7% v/v (7.6% w/w)
Grain:	12 lb. Belgian Pilsner 2 oz. Honey malt 3 oz. Belgian aromatic 3 oz. Belgian biscuit
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash at 148°F for 120 minutes mash out at 170°F sparge with 170° water up to 6 gallons
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.069	6 gallons
	2 lb. Belgian clear candi sugar
	irish moss with 15 minutes left in the boil
Hops:	.75 oz. Challenger (9% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 15 min.) .25 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 15 min.) .25 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	White labs 570 Belgian golden ale in a 1/2 gallon starter
Tasting:	tasted when I transferred to the secondary. Very light, mildly fruity, and refreshing. You'd never guess that it's over 9% alcohol. Dangerous. Exactly what I intended, but I didn't expect it to be so successful. I think that maybe this beer need to have a warning label or something.

Recipe posted 04/06/04.