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Belgian Dark Strong Ale |
6 Gal |
9.7% |
31.06 |
1.093 |
1.019 |
27.29°L |
All Grain |
687 |
Beer
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Title: Toasted Monk Spiced Belgian Quad |
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| Boil Size: 8 Gal |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.069 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation Date: 10/03/2015 06:21 PM |
Notes: Starter: 2 Liter with 2 vials and 7.6 oz DME makes 494 billion cells.
RO water treated with 1.3 ml lactic acid in mash water.
Add Caramunich and Special B during last 15 minutes of mash to reduce tannin exposure.
High quality spices purchased from the Spice & Tea exchange in Portland, OR.
Lightly toast coriander in dry pan for a few minutes to bring out the essential oils. Zest is from two oranges.
Pitch at 65, ferment at 66 for 3 days and then let rise to 72 over the next several days.
Pilsner: Franco-Belges
Munich: Best Malz
Aromatic: Franco-Belges
Caramunich: Franco-Belges
Special B: Castle
Melanoidin: Weyerman
Wheat: Great Western
My first brew of this beer came in at 1.089 OG and 1.022 FG. Will try to a slightly lower mash temp or a two step mash next time to dry out the beer a bit more.
Delicious beer!! |
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