Trying to emulate the Leffe Bruin, so loved by me. I tried not to overdo the bitterness and keep the malty, roast and sweet flavor that I recall. The protein rest calls for a head retention so characteristic of the beer (can be avoided if necessary).
The grain bill is on the high side to achieve the OG, but can be compensated with Belgian Candy or any type of sugar.
Fermentables
60% - 2-Row - US
4
37
1
Mash
15% - Pilsner - US
1
34
1
Mash
7% - Chocolate - BE
0.5
30
340
Mash
3% - Melanoidin Malt - US
0.2
37
20
Mash
1% - Carafa III - DE
0.1
32
525
Mash
3% - Caramel/Crystal 60 - US
0.2
36
60
Mash
7% - Dark Brown Sugar - US
0.5
46
50
Late
3% - Caramel Wheat Malt - DE
0.2
35
46
Mash
Hops
Nugget
10
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
10.5
10.0
Cascade
5
Pellet
Boil
5 min(s)
7
0.7
Cascade
5
Pellet
FlameOut
0 min(s)
7
0.0
Yeast
Fermentis Safbrew S-33
70%
Other Stuff
Irish Moss
5
ml
Boil
Mash Steps
Protein Rest
Infusion
57
30 min
Saccharification Rest
Direct Heat
69
60 min
Mash-Out
Direct Heat
72
15 min
Special Instructions
1.Add 22 liters of water at 66°C for Protein Rest for 30 min.
2.Apply direct heat and stir occasionally to reach 69°C for 60 min.
3.Mash Out at 72? and Sparge with 22 liters at 82°C.
4.Add Brown Raw Sugar at 15 min.
5.After Primary, Rack for 7 to 14 days and then Bottle condition with medium carbonation.
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