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Papa Dank's Tripel

A mix of Recipes from Charley, Radical Brewing and a great Triple I had at the Bethlehem (Pa.) Brew Works

Brewer: Chris Danko Email: cmd@ptd.net
Beer: Papa Dank's Tripel Style: Belgian Tripel
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
3 HCU (~3 SRM)
Bitterness: 26 IBU
OG: 1.073 FG: 1.016
Alcohol: 7.4% v/v (5.8% w/w)
Water: Tap water through a Brita filter
Grain: 8 lb. Extra Light DME
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep: 1 lb. Carapils in grain bag. Put in 2.5 gal cold water. Heated to 150° for 15 minutes
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.146 2.5 gallons
1 lb. Belgian candi sugar
2 lb. Honey
1 tsp. Irish moss 15 min from end of boil.
.75 oz crushed corriander and .5oz. dried orange peel 15 min from end of boil. Another .75oz crushed corriander and .5oz dried orange peel 5 min from end of boil.
Hops: 2 oz. Styrian Golding (7.0% AA, 60 min.)
1.5 oz. Saaz (3.0% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: Belgian Abbey Ale yeast starter several days before. Pitch at 70°.
Log: Bring volume of water back up to 5 gallons. Primary fermentation at 70° (at least). One week in primary.
Rack into secondary for two weeks.
Carbonation: 2.2 volumes Corn Sugar: 3.66 oz. for 5 gallons @ 70°F
Tasting: Maturation is 3-4 months. I'll let you know!

Recipe posted 03/06/05.