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Dubbel Vision

Brewed as a christmas ale for my friends.

Brewer: Worthington Brewery Email: Icculus016@aol.com
Beer: Dubbel Vision Style: Belgian Dubbel
Type: Partial mash Size: 5 gallons
Color:
69 HCU (~27 SRM)
Bitterness: 23 IBU
OG: 1.076 FG: 1.014
Alcohol: 8.0% v/v (6.3% w/w)
Grain: 1 lb. German Munich
.75 lb. Belgian biscuit
1 lb. American crystal 60L
.5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1 lb. Belgian Special B
Mash: 50% efficiency
steeped grains for about 45 mins at 155°, rinsed into other pot with 1 gallon of water (160°) and added back to boil.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.127 3 gallons
6.6 lb. Light malt extract
1 lb. Belgian candi sugar
8 oz. Molasses
Added chai tea spices at 45 minutes.
1 cinnamon stick
25 whole cloves
10 whole star anise
1 whole cracked nutmeg
5 tsp whole black peppercorns
4 tsp vanilla extract
6 tsp cracked whole cardamon pods

Also added yeast nutrient at 45 mins.
Hops: 1 oz. Perle (6.2% AA, 60 min.)
.75 oz. Saaz (5% AA, 60 min.)
.25 oz. Saaz (5% AA, 45 min.)
.25 oz. Cascade (5% AA, 30 min.)
.75 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast: White labs 550 belgian ale yeast, a great yeast for high gravity beers, was too lazy to make a starter and this yeast still fermented down in less than a week!!
Log: 7 days in primary at 65-68°, 5 days in secondary at 65-68°
Carbonation: 1.9 volumes Honey: 3.15 oz. for 5 gallons @ 68°F
Tasting: What you would expect from a dubbel up front but then come the spices and the phenolics from the yeast, great combination, enjoy!

Recipe posted 12/07/07.