mugen112

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This recipe has been handed down through the eons from monk to monk.

Abbey Dubbel
6 lb Pilsner Malt
1 lb Carahell Malt
1 lb Dark Munich Malt
1 lb Abbey Malt
1 lb Aromatic Malt
1 lb Honey Malt
1 lb Special B Malt
1 lb Chocolate Malt
2 oz Saaz Hops (60)
2 oz Hallertauer Hops (30)
1 lb Dark Belgian Candi Sugar (15)
1 Whirlfloc Tablet (15)
1 Vial Liquid Abbey Ale Yeast

I am in the process of ninja milling my grains. It's a very slow and delicate process as only one individual grain can be milled at a time.

First I throw a grain into the air, then I attack it with a katana. There's a shuriken variation of milling but my sensei hasn't taught me that yet.

passedpawn

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Sounds interesting. Never heard of abbey malt, but I just looked and see it out there. Hmmm.

Good luck with the Ginsu knives there.

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mugen112

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Ya I just had some new Belgium brand abbey dubbel yesterday. It was pretty good, says it has 6 different malts in it I wonder what they are.

mugen112

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I'm going out to get a kettle tomorrow. I want ss. Any suggestions?

I heard camping and sporting stores may have a big one.

DannPM

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Castle renamed most of their malts. Abbey is the new name for Aromatic malt I believe. Annoying if you ask me...

Ps OP, you're going to want more than one vial for that if you're not making a starter, I suggest a starter.

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mugen112

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First batch didn't need a starter and the owner of my brew shop freaked out when I said people r tellin me to use two vials or make a starter. He said no need if I'm only pitching in 5g.

Then again I didn't check the fg of the first batch yet.

frankstoneline

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Find a new brew shop.

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Listed on NB's website.

mugen112

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What if my beers turn out great with one vial? What then?

lowtones84

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Must be because of the ninja milling. I think it could be interesting to make a starter as an experiment to see if you notice a difference. Assuming the Abbey Ale yeast is a Belgian strain, sometimes it's actually better for them to be a little stressed by underpitching. I didn't make a starter on my 8% saison and people love that beer. Still, a good idea a lot of times.