Ksosh

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Thanks again to everyone for their comments. I'll post the finalized recipe just before i brew, but I've got a lot to think about between now and then.


*edit* adding this malt-hops chart so I can find it in the future:

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-Ksosh
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Primary: Belgian Dark Strong, Version 2
Secondary: Second running session ale #2

Ksosh

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Alright, final recipe, brewing now:
12 lbs pale 2-row malt
5 lbs munich malt
1 lb aromatic malt
14.5 oz caramunich malt
11 oz melanoiden malt
8 oz special b malt
1.25 oz styrian goldings (50 mins)
1.5 oz saaz (50 mins)
1 TBSP ph 5.2 stabilizer
Belgian Ale (WLP550)

Had to sub WLP550 because they were out of Wyeast trappist high gravity.
Single infusion of 26 qts @ 170.5 degrees (ended up ~157 degrees in MLT)
Left for ~90 minutes
Sparged 3 gallons @ 168 degrees
Ended up with ~7.5 gallons, boiled down to ~6.5, then started timer
80 minute "boil" from 6.5 gallons
Final OG of 1.087, but also have more than 5 gallons (~5.5-6 gallons it appears), so it's a little watered down.

Going to ferment for at least 3 weeks in primary @ ~70 degrees, adding a little sugar (2 TBSP?) every couple days for the first week or so.

Debating priming with treacle (8 oz)...

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-Ksosh
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Primary: Belgian Dark Strong, Version 2
Secondary: Second running session ale #2

AmandaK

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Any update on how this turned out? I'm hoping to use this recipe as a base for a Kasteel Rouge.

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On deck: Scottish 80/-, Tripel Threat III, Rye Saison, Saison-Brett, Witbier
Fermenting: #37 Golden Strong Ale, #46 CAP
Aging/Souring: #16b pLambic, #32 pLambic, #38 Golden Sour, #40 Maibock
Conditioning: #18A BDSA, #18B BDSA w/ Brett L, #15 Flanders Red, #42 Black IPA
Kegged: #43 Cream Ale, #44 Patersbier, #45 APA
Bottled: #16a pLambic (Drunk Monk BOS 2012), #30 Scottish 90/-, #39 Mild, #33 Dubbel, #41 Ruination Clone

jfr1111

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The guy last posted in April, not sure if you will ever get an update.

Ksosh

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It turned out well, though probably could have used more boil time to increase the gravity. Doesn't taste like what I was going for, probably because it's not high enough alcohol.
Haven't had a chance to brew in the last 6 months or so due to circumstances beyond my control.

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-Ksosh
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Primary: Belgian Dark Strong, Version 2
Secondary: Second running session ale #2