Dark Strong

Style: 18E. Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Description:


Target Volume [ltr (gal)]:  41.64 (11.00) Alcohol By Volume:   10.69%

Estimated Original Gravity[SG]:1.101 Estimated Final Gravity[SG]:1.022
Estimated Attenuation:78.68% Estimated Mash Efficiency:70.00%

Bitterness [IBU]:  21.24 Colour [SRM(EBC)]:  25.03 (49.32)
Balance:  0.473 BU:GU ratio:  0.210

Mash schedule

Name Type Temperature [C (F)] Time [Minutes]
Sacchrification infusion 66.67 (152.00) 60

Fermentables

Type Gravity [SG] Gravity(%) Weight [gms (lbs)] Weight(%)
Aromatic Malt 1.003 3.41% 680.39 (1.50) 3.55%
Candi Sugar, Dark 1.002 1.62% 226.80 (0.50) 1.18%
Cane (Beet) Sugar 1.004 4.14% 453.59 (1.00) 2.37%
Chocolate Malt (US) 1.000 0.44% 113.40 (0.25) 0.59%
Melanoiden Malt 1.001 1.17% 226.80 (0.50) 1.18%
Munich Malt - 10L 1.003 3.31% 680.39 (1.50) 3.55%
Pilsner (2 Row) Ger 1.085 84.02% 16329.33 (36.00) 85.21%
Special B Malt 1.002 1.89% 453.59 (1.00) 2.37%

Hops

Hop Utilisation Method: Tinseth
Type AA(%) IBU IBU(%) Weight [gms (oz)] Time(minutes)
Hallertau Tradition German 3.90% 21.24 100.00% 155.92 (5.50) 60.00

Yeast

Type Flocculation Attenuation Min Temp[C (F)] Max Temp[C (F)] Alcohol Tolerance
Trappist Ale - WLP500 Medium to low 77.50% 18.33 (65.00) 22.22 (72.00) (under 65) will result in less fruity and more earthy beers.

Brewlog  

Date Brewed Brewer ABV Balance Rating Actions
September 20, 2011 schaez 10.69% 0.47 n/a
September 21, 2011 schaez 10.69% 0.47 n/a