The Devil You Know

Belgian Golden Strong Ale BJCP 2008 – 18D

OG
1.080
FG
1.010
SRM
4.2
ABV
9.5%
IBU
37.5
Batch #
2018-05
Batch Size
11.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
June 2, 2018
BU/GU
0.47
ABW
7.3%
Kcal
259 12 oz
Real Extract
5.6° P
Attenuation
86.5% apparent
71% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
14.00 lbs|53.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
53.8%
American Pilsen Malt
9.00 lbs|34.6%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0-2.0 SRM
PPG
43.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, lagers.
34.6%
Sugar, Table (Sucrose)
3.00 lbs|11.5%
11.5%

Hops

0.86 oz
Magnum 12.0%
90 min Boil
1.50 oz
Saaz 4.0%
30 min Boil
1.25 oz
Saaz 4.0%
3 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Belgian Strong Ale1388
Wyeast

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

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In90 min
147°F

Fermentation and Aging

3 days
Primary
64°F
11 days
Secondary
82°F

Water Profile Highlands Ranch, Colorado - May 2, 2018

Calcium
69
Bicarbonate
135
Sulfate
136
Chloride
129
Magnesium
17
Ideal PH
8

Procedure

Single infusion mash at 149°F.

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