My homebrew club acquired a 53 gal bourbon barrel and we have decided to brew a Belgian Quad to fill it with. I am a BIAB brewer and I use a 15 gal keggle. Is it possible to brew the recipe below using the BIAB method? I know I can handle the volume but can I reach the OG? I have heard that BIAB does not lend itself to higher gravity beers. Should I supplement the mash with extract? If so, how do I figure out how much?
Thanks!!
Barrel-Aged Belgian Quad
OG 1102
FG 1024
IBU 31
15# Pilsner Malt
1.5# Munich Malt
2# Belgian Candi Sugar (Clear)
2# Cane Sugar
2.5# Czech Saaz Hops (4% AAU)
White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast
Mash at 149F for 90 Minutes
Boil for 90 Minutes to reduce the DMS
Begin Fermentation at 63DF, rising to 72 over the course of a week
Thanks!!
Barrel-Aged Belgian Quad
OG 1102
FG 1024
IBU 31
15# Pilsner Malt
1.5# Munich Malt
2# Belgian Candi Sugar (Clear)
2# Cane Sugar
2.5# Czech Saaz Hops (4% AAU)
White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast
Mash at 149F for 90 Minutes
Boil for 90 Minutes to reduce the DMS
Begin Fermentation at 63DF, rising to 72 over the course of a week