Belgian Golden #2

Strong golden ale

Brewer:	Jeff Schoellerman		Email:	jeffschoellerman@cox.net
Beer:	Belgian Golden #2		Style:	Belgian Strong Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	6 HCU (~5 SRM)		Bitterness:	34 IBU
OG:	1.077		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	8.8% v/v (6.9% w/w)
Water:	filtered, reverse osmosis.
Grain:	12 lb. Belgian Pilsner 4 oz. Belgian biscuit 4 oz. Raw wheat
Mash:	75% efficiency
	single infusion mash, 145° for 1hr.
Boil:	70 minutes	SG 1.064	6 gallons
	1 lb. Corn sugar
	irish moss for 15 1 lb corn sugar added for 30
Hops:	1.5 oz. Saaz (6.8% AA, 60 min.) 1.5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	wlp570, 1 L starter.
Log:	pitched yeast 7/9/10 @ 75°

Recipe posted 07/12/10.