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[bottlebomber]

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The hubby & I are looking for an AG BIAB Belgian brew... Is there such a thing? Anyone know where I can find something or have a good recipe!?

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Any of the AG recipes on here will work via BIAB as long as the grain bill isn't too large, I wouldn't try anything much above 12 lbs or so of grain. Some people would argue with me on that but the grain sack gets awfully heavy around there and efficiency starts to drop. If I remember correctly the SWMBO Slayer is a Belgian blonde that is very popular

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

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Any of the AG recipes on here will work via BIAB as long as the grain bill isn't too large, I wouldn't try anything much above 12 lbs or so of grain. Some people would argue with me on that but the grain sack gets awfully heavy around there and efficiency starts to drop. If I remember correctly the SWMBO Slayer is a Belgian blonde that is very popular

Ooooooo!! I like the sounds of a Belgian Blonde... Might be interested in that recipe!! 12 lbs. to start off with. Cool. Got it!

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

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Well... The hubby & I just bottled our first Munton's Bock Brew Kit a couple of weeks ago... The bottles are waiting patiently while they carb!! We have bought the second brew kit.. Ha. Or is it!? I will begin a new thread shortly in the Beginners Beer Brewing Forum soon... As for now, the anticipation for this new brewer & what we moved onto next... Watch for my new thread on our next brew!!



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[homebrewdad]

Ooooooo!! I like the sounds of a Belgian Blonde... Might be interested in that recipe!! 12 lbs. to start off with. Cool. Got it!

You might also consider Revvy's Leffe Blonde clone recipe. His original recipe is extremely well received, and the grain bill comes in at just under 11 pounds.

I have brewed a partial mash version of it, and cannot express how much I love this beer. Light in color, easy to drink, but with a nice, complex flavor.

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

Sugars:
Amount Type
8 lbs. Light Malt Extract
1 lb. Light Belgian Candi Sugar
3/4 cup Corn Sugar (priming)

Grains:
Amount Type
2 lb. Pilsner Malt
1/2 lb. Carmel-Pils Malt

Hops:
Amount Type
1 oz. German Tradition
1 oz. Fuggles (flavoring)
1/2 oz. Czech Saaz (finishing)

Yeast: Safbrew T-58 Dry Brewing Yeast

Starting Gravity: 1.074
Ending Gravity: 1.016

Directions: Make any water adjustments first. It is best boil as much (up to 5 gallons) as your brew-pot will hold. Be careful not to overfill or cover your brew-pot when boiling, this will cause a boil over.

The use of a grain baf is highly recommended,. Place grains in grain bag, and put into 160 degree water. Cover, turn fire off, let steep for 30 minutes. Remove grain bag and bring water to a boil. Turn off the heat (to prevent scorching), and mix in the malt extracts and any other adjuncts. When fully dissolved, turn the heat back on and return the wort to a rolling boil. Add the bittering hops, continue to boil for 50 minutes. Add the flavoring hops, continue to boil for 5 minutes. Add the finishing hops and continue to boil for 5 more minutes. The use of hop socks makes the addition and removal of hops much easier.

After you have boiled your wort for a full 60 minutes, remove all hops and add water to reach 5 gallons. Cool to 75 degrees and add yeast. Shale your fermenter vigorously for 5 minutes to aerate the wort. Remember, your yeast needs oxygen to live and grow. Attach the blow-off hose to the fermenter and place the end into a container of water to form an air-lock. Rack into secondary fermenter after kreusen has begun to subside.




The only thing the hubby & I are trying to figure out is how long to leave the beer in the primary before moving it to the secondary?? I am guessing a week, but becayse this is the Belgian... Also, looking for a precise temp. to ferment the beer in the fridge!

thanks, everyone!!



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[evrose]

The only thing the hubby & I are trying to figure out is how long to leave the beer in the primary before moving it to the secondary?? I am guessing a week, but becayse this is the Belgian...

A lot of people here will tell you not to even bother with a secondary, unless you plan to let it sit for several months (and maybe not even then). A week seems short by any standard though.

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

You guys need to know... We went with the Belgian Triple... We followed the recipe... & added the grains & hops & flavoring (extract)... It smells pretty yummy!!

Update coming soon!!
Stay posted!!

PS ... We are chefs... A little bit of info. you didn't know.. That's why we went with this..
Here's to Good Beer!!



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[ASassyBeerChick83]

Hey, guys!!

I know a lot of people have been following this thread, too! No, the Bock isn't ready! Nor will it be for another 3 to 4 weeks! But! The hubby & I did brew our next beer & you guys should go check it out!! It's titled A Couple of Noobs 2nd Brew - Belgian Triple Nipple If you have already wandered upon that one, Welcome! i am excited to share the journey!!

Here is a glimpse of our Belgian Triple Nipple looks like! Come check out our brew!

PS - Beer Tasting Party for the Bock is already in the mix of conversation at our home!! Updates on the Bock in a couple of weeks!!!