Blessed and Cursed

Belgian Dark Strong Ale BJCP 2008 – 18E

OG
1.090
FG
1.010
SRM
17.1
ABV
9.5%
IBU
33.2
Awards
2
Batch #
2009-07
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
February 21, 2009
Tap Date
June 28, 2009
BU/GU
0.37
ABW
8.3%
Kcal
290 12 oz
Real Extract
6° P
Attenuation
88% apparent
72.2% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
11.00 lbs|58.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
58.3%
Belgian Munich Malt
3.00 lbs|15.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
3.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
Used to increase malt aroma and body with slightly more color.
15.9%
German Wheat Malt Light
1.00 lbs|5.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.5-2.0 SRM
PPG
47.0
Info
Typical top fermented aroma; for wheat beers.
5.3%
Belgian Special B Malt
0.75 lbs|4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
130.0-220.0 SRM
PPG
37.0
Info
Extreme caramel aroma and flavor. For dark Abbey beers and other dark beers.
4%
German CaraMunich Malt I
0.75 lbs|4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
30.0-38.0 SRM
PPG
60.0
Info
Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results include increased fullness, heightened aroma and fuller flavor. Use 1 - 5% for light or pale beers.
4%
Belgian Caravienne Malt
0.75 lbs|4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
21.0-22.0 SRM
PPG
55.0
Info
Light crystal malt. Used in lighter Abbey or Trappist style ales.
4%
British Chocolate Malt
0.13 lbs|0.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
395.0-475.0 SRM
PPG
38.0
Info
Nutty, toasted flavor, brown color. Use as a specialty grain in brown ales, porters, stouts and bocks.
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
1.50 lbs|7.9%
PPG
46.0
7.9%

Hops

2.00 oz
Hallertauer Mittlefruh 5.0%
60 min Aroma, finishing.

Yeasts

1 pkg
Abbey AleWLP530
White Labs

Fermentation and Aging

7 days
Primary
72°F
14 days
Secondary
72°F
49 days
Age
65°F

General Info

Quadrupel style based upon information in Brew Like a Monk and Brewing Classic Styles.

Procedure

 

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Blessed and Cursed – 2 Awards
Name
Blessed and Cursed
Competition
Gnarly Barley
Date
08/10/2009
Style
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Place
1st

Name
Blessed and Cursed
Competition
Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines
Date
01/08/2010
Style
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Place
2nd