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Trois Chênes (Three Oaks)

Inspired by Allagash Curieux, this oaked Belgian-style Tripel should be a bold interpretation of the style.

Brewer: Chris Ungvarsky Email: -
Beer: Trois Chênes (Three Oaks) Style: Belgian Tripel
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
7 HCU (~6 SRM)
Bitterness: 29 IBU
OG: 1.097 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 10.2% v/v (8.0% w/w)
Water: 2 tsp gypsum in mash.
Grain: 15 lb. Belgian Pilsner
1 lb. American crystal 10L
Mash: 75% efficiency
60 minutes at 150°F. Decoction mashout at 160°F. Continuous sparge with 170°F water to collect 7.5 gal in kettle.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.071 7.5 gallons
2 lb. Cane sugar
Hops: .75 oz. Super Styrian (9.0% AA, 60 min.)
.75 oz. Super Styrian (9.0% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: White Labs 550 cake from a previous batch of witbier.
Log: On brew day, place 3 oz oak chips in a container with just enough bourbon to cover. Set aside for secondary.

Ferment at 70°F to bring out esters in yeast. 2-3 weeks primary, rack to secondary then then add oak and bourbon. Taste occasionally until flavor is right then cold crash and keg.
Carbonation: 2.4 volumes Keg: 15.3 psi @ 48°F

Recipe posted 04/22/16.