belgian golden ale
Batch Size:
3 gal.
Brewed By: jdog
Efficiency:
70%
Mash
Malt Name
Wt. (lbs.)
% of Mash
Pilsner
6
70.6
Caravienne Malt
1
11.8
Candy Sugar
1
11.8
Wheat Malt
.5
5.9
Total Weight
8.50
Mash & Sparge Water info.
Strike Temp.
Mash In Gallons
Sparge Gallons
Sparge Temp.
170.5°F
2.7 gal.
2.2 gal.
170°F
Hops
Hop Variety
Alpha Acid %
Amt. (oz.)
Boil (min.)
Hop IBU
Czech Saaz - Pellet
6.8
0.5
60
21.6
Willamette - Pellet
4.8
0.5
15
7.6
Beer Stats
Estimated Beer Color
SG
ABV(%)
AA(%)
Balance Value (BV)
7 SRM
1.072
6.9
72.2
0.80
FG
IBU
Calories
Target BV
1.020
29.2
319
(per 16 oz. Pint)
0.89
Target Beer Style Info. & Typical Ingredients
STRONG BELGIAN ALE
Belgian Strong Golden Ale
SG Range: 1.070 to 1.095
FG Range: 1.005 to 1.016
IBU Range: 22 to 35
SRM Range: 3 to 6
The light color and relatively light body for a beer of this strength are the result of using Pilsner malt and up to 20% white sugar. Noble hops or Styrian Goldings are commonly used. Belgian yeast strains are used – those that produce fruity esters, spicy phenolics and higher alcohols – often aided by slightly warmer fermentation temperatures. Fairly soft water.
This information is derived from the BJCP Style Guidelines, 2008 edition, with permission of the copyright owner, Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc. The most current version of the full guidelines can be found on the BJCP website,
www.bjcp.org
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Session Notes
Yeast Strain(s) Used: wyeast ardennes
Fermentaion Temp: 68°F