Strong Belgian Ale - Belgian Golden Strong Ale
A pale, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale that is highly attenuated and features fruity and hoppy notes in preference to phenolics.
Flavor Profile: Marriage of fruity, spicy and alcohol flavors supported by a soft malt character. Esters are reminiscent of pears, oranges or apples. Low to moderately low phenols are peppery in character. A low to moderate spicy hop character is often present. Alcohols
Ingredients: Pilsner malt with substantial sugary adjuncts. Saazer-type 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 tem
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Duvel |
9 gal | 7.4% | 31.04 | 1.072 | 1.016 | All Grain | 8431 | |
2023 golden strong ale |
23 L | 7.8% | 28.59 | 1.070 | 1.014 | All Grain | 6217 | |
Delirium Tremens Clone |
32 L | 8.78% | 33.92 | 1.081 | 1.014 | All Grain | 6149 | |
Duvel Clone |
1 gal | 9.69% | 28.74 | 1.081 | 1.007 | All Grain | 5047 | |
Houblon chouffe LK67 |
22 L | 7.53% | 45.61 | 1.064 | 1.006 | All Grain | 4850 | |
Aludra's Dwarven Ale |
5.5 gal | 9.67% | 29.77 | 1.093 | 1.020 | BIAB | 3710 | |
The Golden æl |
3.5 gal | 8.78% | 33.58 | 1.085 | 1.018 | Partial Mash | 3526 | |
UBX - Belgian Strong Golden Ale |
60 L | 7.51% | 29.01 | 1.081 | 1.023 | All Grain | 3422 | |
Imperial Witbier |
12 gal | 7.77% | 55.12 | 1.078 | 1.018 | All Grain | 3361 | |
25C - Belgian Strong Golden - BSG |
24 L | 9.13% | 30.14 | 1.079 | 1.009 | BIAB | 2336 |
Newest Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
King2 |
700 L | 8.95% | 30.59 | 1.091 | 1.023 | All Grain | 13 | |
La Chouffe clone |
5.5 gal | 8.03% | 33.97 | 1.073 | 1.012 | All Grain | 41 | |
Vinnie Cilurzo’s Strong Golden Ale |
5.5 gal | 7.76% | 27.55 | 1.072 | 1.013 | All Grain | 53 | |
Duvel ala Langeweg/øen |
25 L | 5.71% | 18.28 | 1.057 | 1.014 | extract | 38 | |
Belgian strong |
5.5 gal | 8.45% | 29.44 | 1.077 | 1.013 | All Grain | 60 | |
Golden Beams - Belgian Golden Strong |
1.25 gal | 9.43% | 32.57 | 1.079 | 1.007 | BIAB | 42 | |
triple bel ale trfc |
15 gal | 7.73% | 0 | 1.068 | 1.009 | All Grain | 43 | |
Mattley Crü Golden Strong Ale |
5.5 gal | 10.37% | 29.78 | 1.094 | 1.015 | All Grain | 91 | |
A Golden One |
10 L | 8.13% | 26.6 | 1.083 | 1.021 | BIAB | 54 | |
OBC Belgian Strong Ale |
5.15 gal | 8.62% | 27.02 | 1.082 | 1.016 | All Grain | 41 |
Fermentables Used In Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belgian - Pilsner | 248 | Belgian | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
37 | 74% | 11% - 100% |
Cane Sugar | 227 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
46 | 13% | 2% - 33% | |
Belgian Candi Sugar - Clear/Blond (0L) | 171 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
38 | 12% | 0% - 40% | |
German - Pilsner | 106 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 70% | 10% - 100% |
Corn Sugar - Dextrose | 99 | Sugar | sugar |
0.5°L
|
42 | 11% | 2% - 25% | |
American - Pilsner | 60 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 71% | 21% - 100% |
Belgian - Biscuit | 49 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 5% | 0% - 39% |
German - Acidulated Malt | 49 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 8% |
Aromatic | 46 | Grain | base malt |
38°L
|
33 | 4% | 0% - 13% | |
US - Pale 2-Row | 44 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 63% | 7% - 100% |
Hops Used In Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Saaz | 314 | 3.5 | 37% | 1% - 100% |
Styrian Goldings | 204 | 5.5 | 41% | 4% - 100% |
Magnum | 76 | 15 | 43% | 4% - 100% |
Tettnanger | 56 | 4.5 | 42% | 3% - 100% |
East Kent Goldings | 48 | 5 | 42% | 3% - 100% |
Hallertau Mittelfruh | 41 | 3.75 | 40% | 7% - 100% |
Cascade | 28 | 7 | 35% | 13% - 100% |
Hallertau Hersbrucker | 26 | 4 | 36% | 9% - 67% |
Domestic Hallertau | 25 | 3.9 | 40% | 11% - 100% |
Citra | 23 | 11 | 34% | 8% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aromatic | 7 | Grain | base malt |
38°L
|
33 | 38% | 11% - 62% | |
Belgian - Biscuit | 6 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 45% | 17% - 100% |
Belgian - Pilsner | 6 | Belgian | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
37 | 85% | 44% - 100% |
Munich - Light 10L | 4 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 43% | 11% - 100% | |
Belgian - CaraVienne | 4 | Belgian | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
34 | 54% | 22% - 100% |
American - White Wheat | 3 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 33% | 13% - 60% |
Weyermann - Abbey Malt | 3 | German | Grain | base malt |
17°L
|
36.8 | 66% | 31% - 100% |
Flaked Oats | 2 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 67% | 33% - 100% | |
Aromatic Malt | 2 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
35 | 25% | 7% - 43% | |
American - Vienna | 2 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 51% | 13% - 89% |
Yeasts Used In Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
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Wyeast - Belgian Strong Ale 1388 | 82 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Low | 76% | 64°F | 80°F |
White Labs - Belgian Golden Ale Yeast WLP570 | 63 | White Labs | Ale | High | Low | 75.5% | 68°F | 75°F |
Fermentis - Safbrew - Abbaye Yeast BE-256 | 60 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .11 | High | 82% | 54°F | 77°F |
Fermentis - Safbrew - Specialty Ale Yeast T-58 | 49 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | 0.115 | High | 70% | 54°F | 77°F |
Wyeast - Belgian Ardennes 3522 | 45 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | High | 74% | 65°F | 85°F |
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Ale Yeast M41 | 35 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Medium | 85% | 64°F | 82°F |
White Labs - Belgian Strong Ale Yeast WLP545 | 33 | White Labs | Ale | High | Medium | 81.5% | 66°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 25 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Tripel M31 | 25 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Medium | 85% | 64°F | 82°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® ABBAYE BELGIAN ALE YEAST | 24 | Lallemand | Belgian Ales | High | Medium | 88% | 63°F | 77°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Belgian Golden Strong Ale Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 98 | Water Agt | Mash | 12% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 65 | Fining | Boil | 54% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 59 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 53 | Water Agt | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 52 | Water Agt | Mash | 5% | 0% - 38% |
Irish Moss | 39 | Fining | Boil | 57% | 0% - 100% |
Coriander Seed | 25 | Spice | Boil | 42% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 4% | 0% - 29% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 16% | 0% - 100% |
Phosphoric acid | 18 | Water Agt | Mash | 74% | 3% - 100% |