Belgian Golden Pale

This is a nice, fruity golden pale that is fairly high in alcohol content. Excellent on a warm day.

Brewer:	Ken Doggett		Email:	kendoggett@bendbroadband.com
Beer:	Belgian Golden Pale		Style:	Belgian Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	6 HCU (~5 SRM)		Bitterness:	19 IBU
OG:	1.055		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.8% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Water:	Use gypsum at the beginning of the boil.
Grain:	11 lb. Belgian pale 1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Mash:	75% efficiency
	Mash at 153 degrees for one hour.
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.083	4 gallons
	1 oz. Gypsum
	Use Irish Moss in the final ten minutes as a fining agent.
Hops:	.5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Starter yeast made with Wyeast Belgian 1098.
Log:	Ferment in primary for 7 days followed by 7 days in a secondary.
Carbonation:	2.2 volumes	Keg: 10.4 psi @ 43°F
Tasting:	This is a semi-sweet ale that has a fruity essence. I have also dry hopped in the secondary with cascades for a nice aroma. Enjoy.

Recipe posted 05/11/05.