SFGiantsFan925
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
The wife and I are pregnant, and we are expecting in about 7 months. I am looking to brew a beer, that will age for about that time, and be ready to keg a week or so before we welcome the little one to our lives. The wife loves Belgians, as do I, and want to stick to something along those lines. Could I do a Belgian Tripel and have it ready by then?
Heres what I am looking for:
Style: Belgian, pretty much any type. My wife likes the lighter color ones, blondes and Tripels, not too big on Dubbels. We are talking a due date in early summer, so a Saison wouldn't be out of the question.
Gravity: High, ABV around 8-10%, as long as its under a 20# grain bill. Thinking it would be a bit too big at that point for my system. Unless I dunk sparge.
Tyoe: All grain, BIAB style, in a 11gal Kettle.
Does this seem possible? I am typically an IPA drinker and maker, and have recently made the switch to BIAB. I have 2 BIAB beers made so far with good results. I am looking to brew this soon as I want to get it aging to be ready to drink after we have the baby.
I am open to any and all suggestions.
I was thinking a RIS, but the wife is not a big dark beer person ( hence no Dubbels). If anyone has any other suggestions on style, let us know. We are open to anything!
The wife and I are pregnant, and we are expecting in about 7 months. I am looking to brew a beer, that will age for about that time, and be ready to keg a week or so before we welcome the little one to our lives. The wife loves Belgians, as do I, and want to stick to something along those lines. Could I do a Belgian Tripel and have it ready by then?
Heres what I am looking for:
Style: Belgian, pretty much any type. My wife likes the lighter color ones, blondes and Tripels, not too big on Dubbels. We are talking a due date in early summer, so a Saison wouldn't be out of the question.
Gravity: High, ABV around 8-10%, as long as its under a 20# grain bill. Thinking it would be a bit too big at that point for my system. Unless I dunk sparge.
Tyoe: All grain, BIAB style, in a 11gal Kettle.
Does this seem possible? I am typically an IPA drinker and maker, and have recently made the switch to BIAB. I have 2 BIAB beers made so far with good results. I am looking to brew this soon as I want to get it aging to be ready to drink after we have the baby.
I am open to any and all suggestions.
I was thinking a RIS, but the wife is not a big dark beer person ( hence no Dubbels). If anyone has any other suggestions on style, let us know. We are open to anything!