Poind’extra

Belgian Specialty Ale BJCP 2008 – 16E

OG
1.080
FG
1.010
SRM
20
ABV
9.3%
IBU
23.9
Batch #
2011-05
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
March 12, 2011
BU/GU
0.3
ABW
7.3%
Kcal
259 12 oz
Real Extract
5.6° P
Attenuation
86.5% apparent
71% real

Fermentables

German Pilsen Malt (2-Row)
23.00 lbs|79.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
43.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, lagers.
79.3%
German CaraMunich Malt II
1.00 lbs|3.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
42.0-50.0 SRM
PPG
60.0
Info
Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results in increased fullness, heightened aroma, fuller flavor and deep color. Use 5 -10% for darker beers.
British Pale ChocolateThomas Fawcett and Sons
1.00 lbs|3.4%
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.
Belgian Biscuit Malt
0.25 lbs|0.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
23.0-25.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
Candi Sugar, Dark
1.00 lbs|3.4%
Color
275.0 SRM
PPG
73.0
Info
Crystalized Candi Sugar (Sucrose) used in many Belgian Tripels, Dubbels, and holiday ales. Adds head retention and sweet aroma to beer. Adds color.
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
2.00 lbs|6.9%
PPG
46.0
6.9%
Fruit - Raisins
0.75 lbs|2.6%
Type
Sugar
PPG
200.0

Hops

1.00 oz
Magnum 12.1%
60 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
San Diego Super YeastWLP090
White Labs

Equipment Profile15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.55gal
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
Top Up Water
0.00gal
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal

Mash Profile Single Infusion Mash, Light Bodied Beer, No Mash Out

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In75 min
150°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
72°F
21 days
Secondary
68°F
42 days
Age
60°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

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

Procedure

Mash at 150 F for 60 min. Puree 12 ounces of raisins with hot wort and add to boil at 10 min. to end.

Special Procedures

Add raspberries to secondary of 5 gallons of split batch.

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