cblack85
Well-Known Member
This is going to be my first attempt at a belgian beer, a buddy and I are going to brew this on Sunday. My buddy came up with this recipe, we are looking for a little feedback.
*Also what yeast would you use? WLP530, WLP550, WYeast #3787 are available at my LHBS. or would you use a different strain all together.
THis is a 5.5 gallon batch
Belgian Strong (or Tripel)
13 lbs 2-row pilsner malt
2 lbs clear Belgian Candy Sugar (60 min.)
2 oz Fuggles (60 min.)
1 oz Saaz (30 min.)
1 oz Saaz (15 min.)
wirlflock (10 min.)
2 packs Belgian Abbey Yeast*
Mash 155 for 90 min. Collect 6 gallons of wort.
Ferment for 14 days with 1 pack of yeast.
Rack to secondary w/ 2nd pack of yeast for 14 days.
Bottle, and bottle condition for 3 -4 weeks.
*Also what yeast would you use? WLP530, WLP550, WYeast #3787 are available at my LHBS. or would you use a different strain all together.
THis is a 5.5 gallon batch
Belgian Strong (or Tripel)
13 lbs 2-row pilsner malt
2 lbs clear Belgian Candy Sugar (60 min.)
2 oz Fuggles (60 min.)
1 oz Saaz (30 min.)
1 oz Saaz (15 min.)
wirlflock (10 min.)
2 packs Belgian Abbey Yeast*
Mash 155 for 90 min. Collect 6 gallons of wort.
Ferment for 14 days with 1 pack of yeast.
Rack to secondary w/ 2nd pack of yeast for 14 days.
Bottle, and bottle condition for 3 -4 weeks.