Jamil Z's Strong Golden

A simple & tasty brew, obtained from Cugel @ homebrewtalk.com.

Brewer:	Benedetto		Email:	jbenedetto@gmail.com
Beer:	Jamil Z's Strong Golden		Style:	Belgian Strong Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.085		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	9.1% v/v (7.1% w/w)
Grain:	11 lb. Belgian Pilsner
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash @ 149° F
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.060	7 gallons
	3 lb. Belgian candi sugar
	Irish Moss @ 15 min
Hops:	2.25 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 90 min.)
Yeast:	WLP 570 or Wyeast 1388
Log:	Pitch yeast at 64oF. Let temps rise slowly to 82oF over the course of 1 week. Allow 4-6 months conditioning (patience pays off!).
Carbonation:	Carb beer to ~4 volumes (8.5 oz corn sugar for a 5 gallon batch)

Recipe posted 11/24/08.