I am attempting to make a Belgian strong ale as the title says.
12lbs pilsner malt
3oz. Czech saaz hops
2lbs light candy sugar
WLP545 Belgian strong ale yeast
I am going to mash as 148 for 60min
sparge at 168
2oz hops at 60min
1oz at 10min
I am going to add the candy sugar several days after fermentation has started.
Here is my question. I wanted to add honey as well to up the alcohol and a back ground flavor. How much honey would be too much? I was thinking of doing up to 5lbs. I know it is going to be higher in alcohol and I was planning to age for several months. Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcome. With 5lbs of honey it is expected to come in around 12 percent alcohol at a 75% efficiency. Would the honey be too much or would this also improve from an aging with chips as well.
12lbs pilsner malt
3oz. Czech saaz hops
2lbs light candy sugar
WLP545 Belgian strong ale yeast
I am going to mash as 148 for 60min
sparge at 168
2oz hops at 60min
1oz at 10min
I am going to add the candy sugar several days after fermentation has started.
Here is my question. I wanted to add honey as well to up the alcohol and a back ground flavor. How much honey would be too much? I was thinking of doing up to 5lbs. I know it is going to be higher in alcohol and I was planning to age for several months. Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcome. With 5lbs of honey it is expected to come in around 12 percent alcohol at a 75% efficiency. Would the honey be too much or would this also improve from an aging with chips as well.