First Belgian (Triple) IPA Recipe Attempt -- Critique Please

[zandrsn]

I am currently trying to pick out sugar for a dark Belgian and am looking for some opinions on the subject. My current plan is turbinado $3.99 for 2 lbs.

For a dark belgian I would go for Candi Syrup. I used they're 45L and 90L in a trappist style quad I made a month or so ago and am loving the flavor it gave.

 

[zandrsn]

So, how you getting along with your tripel?

I feel pretty good about my recipe now (though the hop additions and amounts are a bit of a crap shoot), but unfortunately I'm having to wait a bit to brew this one. Since I don't have a fermentation chamber I'm going to have to wait for the outdoor temp to drop consistently below 40F in order to keep my unheated basement in the 50s for the lagering step. It's been a pretty warm late fall up here in Toronto so far.

 

[fivepoundpossum]

i'm excited to see how this one turns out. i've tried a few belgian ipa's and none have lived up to my expectations. the concept is great, why do so many people mess it up?!