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Belgian Classic

Brewer: Fieldpointe Breweryİ Email: fieldpointebrewery@mac.com
Beer: Belgian Classic Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
10 HCU (~7 SRM)
Bitterness: 23 IBU
OG: 1.071 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 6.9% v/v (5.4% w/w)
Water: Add a teaspoon or so of gypsum if you like.
Grain: 2 lb. Belgian Pilsner
1 lb. Dextrine Malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep: Steep grains for the typical 45 minutes @ 155° F.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.071 5 gallons
6 lb. Light LME
1 lb. Light DME
1 lb. Belgian Candi Sugar
Add 1 teaspoon of flaked Irish Moss the last 15 minutes of the boil.
Hops: 1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast #1388 Belgian Strong
Carbonation: Bottle using corn sugar or force carbonate in a keg.

Recipe posted 07/12/05.