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BrewBlog: NB Tripel

Specifics

Style:

Category:	Belgian Strong Ale
Number:	18C

Strongly resembles a Strong Golden Ale but slightly darker and somewhat fuller-bodied. Usually has a more rounded malt flavor but should not be sweet.

Commercial Examples: Westmalle Tripel, La Rulles Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents (White), Watou Tripel, Val-Dieu Triple, Affligem Tripel, Grimbergen Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, St. Feuillien Tripel, Bink Tripel, Tripel Karmeliet, New Belgium Trippel, Unibroue La Fin du Monde, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Victory Golden Monkey.

Brewer:

Dustin Zastera

Brew Date:

May 2, 2006

Yield:

5 gallons

Batch No:	19
OG:	1.073

General Information

Method:	Extract

Method:

Extract

Scale Recipe

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

Extract

9.30 pounds	LME - Light	94.9% of grist
9.30 pounds	Total Extract Weight	94.9% of grist

Malts and Grains

0.50 pounds

British Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt

Color (L):	10-14 °L
Info/Use:	Adds body; aids head retention. For porters, stouts and heavier bodied beers.

5.1% of grist

0.50 pounds

Total Grain Weight

5.1% of grist

Adjuncts

1.00 pounds

Candi Sugar, Clear

Non-Fermentables

1 tsp.	Yeast Nutrient @ 10 minutes
1	Whirlfloc @ 10 minutes

Hops

1.00 ounces

Northern Brewer

Region:	United Kingdom, United States, Germany
AAU Range:	7 - 10%
Notes:	Fine, fragrant aroma, dry, clean bittering hop.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker
Example:	ESB, Bitter, Pale Ale, Porter, California Common; Old Peculier, Anchor Liberty, Anchor Steam

9.3% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

9.3 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.6% Pellets @ 1 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

3.6 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Total Hop Weight

12.9 AAUs

Boil

Total Boil Time:	60 minutes

Total Boil Time:

60 minutes

Yeast

Name:	Trappist High Gravity
Manufacturer:	Wyeast
Product ID:	3787
Type:	Wheat
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	77%
Temperature Range:	64–78°F
Amount:	125 ml

Equipment Profile

4 Gallon/15 Liter Kettle

Batch Size:	5.00 gallons	Boil Volume:	3.25 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	9.00% per hour	Mash Tun Dead Space:	0.25 gallons
Efficiency:	72%	Mash Tun Weight:	4.00 pounds
Hop Utilization:	100%	Mash Tun Volume:	4.00 gallons
Loss:	0.00 gallons	Mash Tun Specific Heat:	0.12 Cal/gram per °C

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	38-44 = Excellent		21-29 = Good		00-13 = Problematic

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Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

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