Hey guys, hope you all been good.

Any thoughts on my Belgian Strong Ale recipe?

I’d like to use another Belgian malt, but there’s only Chateau Abbey or Special B available at the brewstore. I tried Special B on this grist but the EBC got too high, I’d need to use such small amount that it would not make any difference at all.

What you think?

  • Mrdude@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I think it’s a solid recipe. I personally don’t enjoy caramel malts in lighter beer styles, but that’s just a personal preference of mine that not everyone shares.

    What yeast are you planning to use? In my opinion, this style is really defined by the yeast characteristics

    • SpiderShoeCultM
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      1 year ago

      Also the temperature for the yeast. You might not get the phenolic character at lower temperatures.

      On top of that, be mindful that belgian yeasts are diastaticus so follow a rigurous cleaning and sanitation afterwards lest you end up with dry beers for eternity.

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    1 year ago

    What volume are you brewing that you’re getting 1.089 OG with those amounts? Assuming 10L-ish?

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      1 year ago

      Exactly, 10L. I’ve just realized I’ve mistaken the base malt. It’s supposed to be pilsen, not pale ale.