Does anybody have a good idea for a d-240 candi syrup brew?

[Remos112]

So basically I have some spare d-240 and I need a good recipe for it.
My plan is to brew a high ABV beer I can drink coming christmas, or even later if it needs more maturing.
I'm thinking of a Belgian Quadrupel a Belgian Dark Strong or a barley wine. in the 12%ABV area
Does anybody have a good recipe suggestion?
I would love to hear it.
Thanks in advance
Remi

 

[filthyastronaut]

Do a Quad with just a good pilsner malt and the syrup. Simple, but will show off the syrup and you will get complexities from the syrup and fermentation.

 

[Remos112]

Do a Quad with just a good pilsner malt and the syrup. Simple, but will show off the syrup and you will get complexities from the syrup and fermentation.

I really like that idea! might give that one a go!
Thanks for your input!

 

[Remos112]

How about:
6000 gr. Pilsener malt
2000 Gr. Flaked wheat
907 gr D-240 candi syrup (2x16oz)
90 min boil
23 gr. Challenger @60min
8 gr. Challenger @ 3min
8 gr. Saaz @ 3 min
Ferment with Wyeast 1762 (Rochefort)

Est OG:1.108
Est FG: 1.026
Est ABV: 11%

The plan would to ferment at a high temperature (24c)to give as much esters and funkiness as possible, then when fermenting slows down add the candi syrup. I have a huge stock of 1762 hence the desire to use it on this brew, will it handle the calculated 11% ABV though? Or does anybody have a better yeast recommendation.
The beer will be cellared for at least a year after bottling.

The flaked wheat would be for extra head retention, or would I be better off using just pilsener considering the style?
Looking forward to your thoughts

 

[bmaupin]

all pils or 66/33 pils/pale is good. ive never had a head rention problem with pils. I think 1762 is a good strain and will handle 12% no problem

 

[filthyastronaut]

I'm sure the wheat will be just fine, especially if you already have it on hand. If not I would just go for the pils for the sake of simplicity.

 

[Remos112]

all pils or 66/33 pils/pale is good. ive never had a head rention problem with pils. I think 1762 is a good strain and will handle 12% no problem

Thanks, all Pils it will be, I will order a 25kg bag soon, so no shortage there! Also good to hear that the 1762 will get the job done.