Hi folks, planning for my next brew up (brew #6), the groups feedback and suggestions, if any are always appreciated. Recipe tweaked from Palmers Belgian PA in "How to Brew" https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1097861/freaky-deeky-dutch Thanks!
Are you sure s33 is a Belgian strain? Remember, Fermentis has some horrible descriptions of their yeast. It says suitable for Belgian and strong English styles which makes absolutely no sense.
Great question, I don't know for sure, I read it was recommended for Trappist style beers. My plan was actually to see what yeast they had in stock when I grabbed the grains and verify if there was a more appropriate choice, my local home brew supply has yeast rotating frequently. I had the same plan for the hops, I put Fuggles in the recipe, but was going to see if they had something more suitable the day of. Recipe called for some French hops my guy has never stocked.
I am a big fan of Belgian beers and frequently make Saisons, BPA's, and dark strong ales. Your grain bill looks pretty good to me. I usually add 3-4% wheat malt to aid in head retention, but the Caravienne should fill that role. Your BU/GU ratio for the beer looks good too. I've had a couple of Belgian pale ales that were much too bitter. Yours should be slightly sweet, but well balanced. I have not used the S-33. I regularly use the Safale T-58 and BE-256. BE-256 was in very short supply for a while, so I used the T-58 with good results. I also tried a Belgian Pale Ale with the Danstar Belle Saison yeast. Also a very drinkable beer. Good luck with the batch.
Thanks' folks, howsabout this one? Wyeast 3522, Belgian Ardennes Snagged the last one in stock. Wyeast website description sounds like exactly what Im after
