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Firebrand Strong Ale

Strong,spicy

Brewer: lmk/ Red Road Brewing Email: leonardking@att.nat
Beer: Firebrand Strong Ale Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Type: All grain Size: 3.5 gallons
Color:
14 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 34 IBU
OG: 1.068 FG: 1.016
Alcohol: 6.7% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Grain: 3 lb. American 2-row
2 lb. German Pilsner
1 lb. German Vienna
4 oz. Belgian aromatic
4 oz. Belgian biscuit
4 oz. German CaraAmber
2 oz. Belgian Special B
8 oz. Flaked wheat
Mash: 84% efficiency
122' 20 mins.

140' 10 mins.

148' 20 mins.

152' 30 mins.

154' 10 mins.

170' out 5 mins.
Boil: 75 minutes SG 1.050 4.75 gallons
4 oz. Belgian candi sugar
Moss 1 tsp. 15 mis.

Nutrients 1/2 tsp.l 15 mins.

Hops: .5 oz. Perle (7.7% AA, 60 min.)
.25 oz. Kent Goldings (6.2% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: No starter

WLP 510 Bastogne / one tube
Log: Pitched at 68'/ let free rise - hit 74' till done

Secondary for 3 weeks

Bottled W/ white sugar
Carbonation: Bottled
Tasting: Cleaner than expected-- Great

Recipe posted 02/14/08.