Belgian Dark Strong Ale Recipe - Belgian Strong Dark Ale

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Belgian Strong Dark Ale

by on
Extract
5.5 Gallon(s)
3 Gallon(s)
60 min
75%
I found this recipe in a homebrewing book and was hoping that it would turn out like the Chimay Grand Reserve Blue Label (which is one of my favorite beers). Unfortunately, it was nothing like the Chimay Grand Reserve, but it was very tasty. This beer packs a punch with a dominating maltiness and smoothness that allows the ~9% alcohol to sneak up on you.

Fermentables

85% - Pale Liquid Malt Extract
11
36
8
Extract
8% - Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner
1
37
2
Steep
8% - Weyermann Dehusked Carafa III
1
34
500
Steep

Hops

Simcoe
1
Leaf
Boil
45 min(s)
13
16.1
Styrian Goldings
2
Pellet
Boil
15 min(s)
4.5
6.6

Yeast

Wyeast Belgian Strong Ale 1388
75%

Other Stuff

Yeast Nutrient
1
tsp
Boil
Irish Moss
1
tsp
Boil

Mash Steps

No mash steps in this recipe

Special Instructions

1.
Steep Grains at 158F for 30 Minutes
2.
Remove Grain Bag
3.
Add 6.1 Lbs of the Extract and Bring to a Boil
4.
Boil Simcoe Hops for 45 Minutes
5.
Add Stryian Golding Hops, Irish Moss, Yeast Nutrient, and Remaining Extract.
6.
Boil for 15 Minutes
7.
Chill Wort to 68F
8.
Transfer Wort to Primary Fermenter and Pitch Yeast
9.
Ferment for 3 to 4 Weeks
10.
Bottle of Keg and Enjoy

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Recipe Facts

Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
  • 5.50 Gallons Liters Batch Size
  • 3.00 Gallons Liters Boil Size
  • 60  min Boil Time
  • 1.078 OG
  • 1.020 FG
  • 22.8 IBU (brewgr) Bitterness
  • 0.29 BG:GU
  • 44.3° SRM Color
  • 75% Efficiency
  • 7.6% ABV Alcohol
  • 270 per 12oz Calories
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