Belgium Tripel ABV

[Redman1340]

Going to brew a Belgium Tripel today and was wonder if there was anything I could do to boost the ABV.

 

[BaronVonMeisterburger]

add more malt

add more sugar

 

[igotsand]

A couple pounds of sugar should do the trick....

 

[BaronVonMeisterburger]

use the right amount of yeast

one package without a starter isn't the right amount

 

[Qhrumphf]

You want tripels to finish pretty dry, so rather than adding extra malt or extract, I'd use less malt/extract and instead I'd use maybe 15-20% sugar (wouldn't go any higher than that though). Will boost the ABV and really help dry it out to where it should be. Candi syrup is great (adds subtle flavor), or just use corn sugar. Corn sugar is definitely going to be cheaper.

Doing extract, or AG? If you're doing AG, I'd mash low. My last tripel I did at 147.

 

[beerloaf]

You can also add 1 lb of sugar into primary as initial fermentation is winding down, on day 4-5. That should dry it out nicely and boost your ABV.

beerloaf