RECIPE
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Grain Bill
| % | Fermentable | Amount | Color | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | American Two-Row Pale | 18 lb | 2°L | Grain |
| 17% | American Wheat | 6 lb | 2°L | Grain |
| 6% | Munich Malt | 2 lb | 10°L | Grain |
| 6% | Turbinado Sugar | 2 lb | 0°L | Sugar |
| 6% | American Crystal 15L | 2 lb | 15°L | Grain |
| 5% | Corn Sugar (Dextrose) | 1.6875 lb | 0°L | Sugar |
| 3% | American Crystal 30L | 1 lb | 30°L | Grain |
| 3% | Special B Malt | 1 lb | 180°L | Grain |
| 3% | Aromatic Malt | 1 lb | 26°L | Grain |
| 3% | Biscuit Malt | 1 lb | 23°L | Grain |
| 1% | Chocolate Malt (US) | 0.5 lb | 350°L | Grain |
Hop Schedule
| Variety | Amount | AA% | Time | Use | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger | 2 oz | 7.5% | 60 min | Boil | Pellet |
| Kent Golding | 2 oz | 5% | 30 min | Boil | Pellet |
Yeast
WLP575 Belgian Style Ale Blend
White Labs
Attenuation: 76%
Mash Schedule
| Step | Type | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Infusion | 148°F | 60 min |
Brewer's Notes
Rives Borland’s Belgian Strong Dark that tied for Best of Show at the TVHA contest, earning 1st runner-up. An 11.5-gallon batch with a complex grain bill featuring American Two-row Pale, Wheat, Munich, Turbinado Sugar, Crystal malts, Special B, Aromatic, Biscuit, and Chocolate Malt. Fermented with WLP575 Belgian Style Ale Blend, with rum raisin puree added in secondary for extra depth and complexity.
Source: Dregs, January 2012