Blessed and Cursed

Belgian Dark Strong Ale BJCP 2008 – 18E

OG
1.100
FG
1.020
SRM
16.5
ABV
10.0%
IBU
35.1
Awards
3
Batch #
2009-18
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
August 9, 2009
Tap Date
March 6, 2010
BU/GU
0.35
ABW
8.3%
Kcal
329 12 oz
Real Extract
8.5° P
Attenuation
78.5% apparent
64.1% 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%
German Dark Munich Malt
2.00 lbs|10.6%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
8.0-10.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
Enhances body and aroma. Stout, schwarzbier, brown ale, dark and amber ales.
10.6%
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 Pale ChocolateThomas Fawcett and Sons
0.13 lbs|0.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
200.0 SRM
PPG
39.0
Info
Used in darker beers such as porters and stouts to add color and richness. It is used in preference to chocolate malt when less color from the grains is desired and a grain with milder flavors is needed.
German Vienna Malt
1.00 lbs|5.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
3.0 SRM
PPG
29.0
Info
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Marzen and Oktoberfest.
5.3%
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
1.50 lbs|7.9%
PPG
46.0
7.9%

Hops

0.75 oz
Magnum 13.1%
60 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Abbey AleWLP530
White Labs

Equipment ProfileConverted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.00gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal
Notes
Converted 15.5 gallon/59 liter keg boil kettle for full boil with a 10 gallon/38 liter cooler as a mash/lauter tun.

Mash Profile Abbey Ale

Notes
Used in two of six remaining Trappist breweries. Distinctive plum and fruitiness. Good for high gravity beers.

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
72°F
14 days
Secondary
72°F
90 days
Age
65°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

Calcium
31.5
Bicarbonate
104
Sulfate
50.8
Chloride
23.5
Magnesium
8.5
Ideal PH
7.8

Procedure

Single infusion mash at 152°F for 60 minutes.

90 minute boil, adding hops according to schedule.

Ferment at 72°F. Add sucrose syrup to secondary.

 

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Blessed and Cursed – 3 Awards
Name
Blessed and Cursed
Competition
Liquid Poetry Slam
Date
06/06/2010
Style
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Place
3rd

Name
Blessed and Cursed
Competition
Gnarly Barley
Date
08/07/2010
Style
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Place
3rd

Name
Blessed and Cursed
Competition
Biere de Rock
Date
12/04/2010
Style
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Place
3rd