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Spicy Half-Wit

A recipe I made by mistake once before when I bought a 4lb. can of Alexander's Wheat Malt Extract by mistake, (rather than Alexander's Pale Malt Extract). Turned out excellent so I'm doing it again, but, this time with a little spice added.

Brewer: Rick Rogan Email: -
Beer: Spicy Half-Wit Style: Belgian Dubbel
Type: Extract Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
7 HCU (~6 SRM)
Bitterness: 17 IBU
OG: 1.078 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 7.7% v/v (6.1% w/w)
Water: Purchased spring water - (source: Pennsylvania mountain springs).
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.071 6 gallons
5.23 lb. Light dry malt extract
3.99 lb. Wheat extract
1.00 lb. Belgian candi sugar
1 oz. Irish Moss Powder at 20 minutes
1 oz. Sweet Orange Peel at 15 minutes
1 oz. Crushed Coriander Seed at end of boil
Hops: 1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: White Labs #WLP530 Belgian Abbey Ale
Log: 1 week primary at 70°F. 1 week secondary at 70°F.
Carbonation: Bottle conditioned. Going to try Coopers Carbonation Drops for the first time.
Tasting: Tasted at racking to secondary -- not too spicy -- just right. Will be good after bottle conditioning for about 1 month.

Recipe posted 04/25/04.