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Dark Belgian Collusion

261 calories 23.4 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 9.25 gallons
Post Boil Size: 7 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.060 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.079 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 57% (brew house)
Source: Robert
Calories: 261 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 23.4 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Friday January 4th 2019
1.079
1.015
8.5%
27.5
25.4
5.7
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
10 lb German - Pilsner10 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 52.6%
1 lb Belgian - Special B1 lb Special B 34 115 5.3%
1 lb Flaked Wheat1 lb Flaked Wheat 34 2 5.3%
5 lb German - Vienna5 lb Vienna 37 4 26.3%
1 lb Turbinado1 lb Turbinado - (late boil kettle addition) 44 10 5.3%
1 lb Candi Syrup - Belgian Candi Syrup - D-1801 lb Belgian Candi Syrup - D-180 - (late boil kettle addition) 32 180 5.3%
19 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Magnum1 oz Magnum Hops Pellet 14.4 Boil 20 min 27.52 100%
1 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
18.75 qt @160 Infusion -- 147 °F 60 min
3 qt @212 Infusion -- 155 °F 30 min
7.25 qt @212 Infusion -- 168 °F 1 min
10 qt @168 Sparge -- 168 °F 1 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.25 qt/lb
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
5 tsp Gypsum Water Agt Mash 90 min.
1 each Whirlfloc Fining Boil 10 min.
1 tsp Yeast nutrient Other Boil 10 min.
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Belgian Ale 1214
Amount:
2 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
75%
Flocculation:
Med-Low
Optimum Temp:
68 - 78 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
74 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.25 (M cells / ml / ° P) 497 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 3.65 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
80 5 25 75 80 100
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Dark Belgian Collusion" Belgian Dark Strong Ale beer recipe by Robert. All Grain, ABV 8.45%, IBU 27.52, SRM 25.41, Fermentables: (Pilsner, Special B, Flaked Wheat, Vienna, Turbinado, Belgian Candi Syrup - D-180) Hops: (Magnum) Other: (Gypsum, Whirlfloc, Yeast nutrient)
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  • Last Updated: 2020-05-21 17:13 UTC
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