BudzAndSudz
Well-Known Member
Ok, Looking for the perfect Belgian beer to welcome in the changing of seasons. Here's what I have so far, let me know if it sounds reasonable! I'm trying to keep the spices and herbs subtle so as to not overpower the delicious backbone of a Belgian Golden Strong Ale.
Style Name: Golden Shower BGSA
Boil Time: 75 min
Batch Size: 6 gallons (fermentor volume)
Boil Size: 7 gallons
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.073
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV (standard): 7.62%
IBU (tinseth): 25.11
SRM (morey): 6.94
FERMENTABLES:
11 lb - Belgian - Pilsner (71%)
1 lb - Belgian - Munich (6.5%)
1 lb - American - Wheat (6.5%)
0.5 lb - Belgian - Aromatic (3.2%)
1 lb - Turbinado (6.5%)
1 lb - Honey (6.5%)
HOPS:
1.5 oz - Amarillo for 60 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 5.5, IBU: 23.41)
1 oz - Cascade for 5 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 3, IBU: 1.7)
1 oz - Willamette for 0 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 4.5)
1 oz - East Kent Goldings for 0 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 4)
MASH STEPS:
1) Temp: 150 F, Time: 90 min
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
0.5 tsp - Fresh Ginger, Time: 5 min, Type: Spice, Use: Boil
0.3 oz - Corriander, Time: 5 min, Type: Spice, Use: Boil
3 each - Orange Zest, Time: 0 min, Type: Spice, Use: Boil
1 each - Fresh Green Cardamom, Time: 0 min, Type: Herb, Use: Boil
2 oz - Hibiscus, Type: Herb, Use: Secondary
YEAST:
White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530
Starter: yes
Form: Liquid
Attenuation (custom): 80%
Flocculation: Med-High
Optimum Temp: 66 - 72 F
Style Name: Golden Shower BGSA
Boil Time: 75 min
Batch Size: 6 gallons (fermentor volume)
Boil Size: 7 gallons
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.073
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV (standard): 7.62%
IBU (tinseth): 25.11
SRM (morey): 6.94
FERMENTABLES:
11 lb - Belgian - Pilsner (71%)
1 lb - Belgian - Munich (6.5%)
1 lb - American - Wheat (6.5%)
0.5 lb - Belgian - Aromatic (3.2%)
1 lb - Turbinado (6.5%)
1 lb - Honey (6.5%)
HOPS:
1.5 oz - Amarillo for 60 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 5.5, IBU: 23.41)
1 oz - Cascade for 5 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 3, IBU: 1.7)
1 oz - Willamette for 0 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 4.5)
1 oz - East Kent Goldings for 0 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil (AA 4)
MASH STEPS:
1) Temp: 150 F, Time: 90 min
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
0.5 tsp - Fresh Ginger, Time: 5 min, Type: Spice, Use: Boil
0.3 oz - Corriander, Time: 5 min, Type: Spice, Use: Boil
3 each - Orange Zest, Time: 0 min, Type: Spice, Use: Boil
1 each - Fresh Green Cardamom, Time: 0 min, Type: Herb, Use: Boil
2 oz - Hibiscus, Type: Herb, Use: Secondary
YEAST:
White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530
Starter: yes
Form: Liquid
Attenuation (custom): 80%
Flocculation: Med-High
Optimum Temp: 66 - 72 F