Delirium Tremens clone

Brewer:	Matt		Email:	tcbrewguy@hotmail.com
Beer:	Delirium Tremens clone		Style:	Belgian Strong Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.25 gallons
Color:	3 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.072		FG:	1.005
Alcohol:	8.6% v/v (6.8% w/w)
Grain:	10 lb. Belgian Pilsner
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Step mash: Mash in 125°F > 45 min @ 144°F > 30 min @ 158°F > mashout @ 172°F. Or, if you'd like to keep things simple, do a single infusion mash @ 145°F for 60 min. Sparge @ 168°-172°F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.058	6.5 gallons
	1.75 lb. Cane sugar
	Add small amount (i.e. 1/2 tsp) yeast nutrient to kettle during the boil. 1 Whirlfloc tab @ 15 minutes. Add sugar @ 15 minutes. Add 1 Whirlfloc tab @ 15 minutes. Add Coriander (12g/5gal) @ 10 minutes, Ginger (4g/5gal) @ 10 minutes, and seeds of paradise (4g/5gal) @ 10 minutes.
Hops:	2 oz. Saaz (3% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Styrian Goldings (4.9% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Culture yeast from bottle of Delirium Tremens and step up at least 3 times before pitching.
Carbonation:	3.0 vol's of CO2

Recipe posted 03/21/06.