Dark Belgian Single (or session dubbel)

[Unicorn_Platypus]

Anyone ever brew something like this?

Going for something with the profile of a belgian dubbel, but more in a session format (~1.050 OG)

Good idea / bad idea?

 

[mashpaddled]

Sure. Not much you need to change, just scale the recipe down. Maybe use a touch more malt and a little less refined sugar to avoid letting the beer get too thin.

 

[filthyastronaut]

I wouldn't use any sugar at all with that low of a gravity, and get all the characteristic flavors from malt. I would consider using oats or something to build some body as well.

 

[Unicorn_Platypus]

I wouldn't use any sugar at all with that low of a gravity, and get all the characteristic flavors from malt. I would consider using oats or something to build some body as well.

That's basically my plan. Gonna mash at 155 in a non insulated mash tun. Should yield medium body. I typically get 80% attention in an all malt beer with this process even with crystal additions

Recipe below

https://beersmithrecipes.com/viewmyrecipe/2775873

https://beersmithrecipes.com/viewmyrecipe/2775873