Belgian Tripel (AHBC barrel project) - 10 gal
All Grain Recipe
Submitted By: jferraro1572 (Shared)
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Brewer: Doctor's Orders BH / J. Ferraro | |
Batch Size: 10.25 gal | Style: Belgian Tripel (26C) |
Boil Size: 12.84 gal | Style Guide: BJCP 2015 |
Color: 5.0 SRM | Equipment: Joe 10Gal (RIMS) |
Bitterness: 24.2 IBUs | Boil Time: 60 min |
Est OG: 1.081 (19.5° P) | Mash Profile: Temperature Mash, 1 Step, Light Body |
Est FG: 1.013 SG (3.2° P) | Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage |
ABV: 9.1% | Taste Rating: 30.0 |
Ingredients
Amount |
Name |
Type |
# |
24 lbs 14.40 oz |
Pilsner (2 Row) Bel (2.0 SRM) |
Grain |
1 |
1 lbs 6.40 oz |
Cara 8 (Dingemans) (7.5 SRM) |
Grain |
2 |
2.00 oz |
Tradition [6.0%] - Boil 60 min |
Hops |
3 |
2.00 oz |
Saaz [3.8%] - Boil 15 min |
Hops |
4 |
2 lbs |
Candi Sugar, Clear [Boil for 15 min] [Boil] (0.5 SRM) |
Sugar |
5 |
2.00 |
Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 10 min) |
Misc |
6 |
2.0 pkgs |
Trappist Ale (White Labs #WLP500) |
Yeast |
7 |
Notes
Brew date: 1/2/17
Batch size 10.25gal
OG: 1.082
5 gallons to be aged in a bourbon barrel with AHBC.
Fermentation temp started at 64° for first 24-36 hrs then increased to 65° until day 3. Afterward, increased by 1° per day until reached 70° at the end of the first week. Holding temp at 70° through rest of primary.
1/22/17
Rack to secondary
SG: 1.011
Aroma and initial taste is good. Finish is a little harsh. Not sure if it's an off flavor, normal clove-like taste in finish, warm & flat, or if it's just young. Time will tell.
2/4/17
Rack to keg
FG: 1.010
ABV: 9.5%
Tastes better but needs to mellow.
2/12/17
This has mellowed/aged nicely already. Great banana aroma and flavor.This Recipe Has Not Been Rated