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Recipe: Dubbel

Specifics

Style:

Category:	Belgian Strong Ale
Number:	18B

A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale.

Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, St. Bernardus Pater 6, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Pater Lieven Bruin, Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale, Russian River Benediction, Flying Fish Dubbel, Lost Abbey Lost and Found Abbey Ale, Allagash Double.

Contributor:

Dustin Zastera

Yield:

5 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

17.4/34.3

Bitterness (Calc):

14.2 IBU (Tinseth)

BU/GU:

0.19

Calories:

246 (12 ounces)

ABV:

8.9%

ABW:

OG:	1.076
OG (Plato):	18.42° P
FG:	1.009
FG (Plato):	2.31° P
Real Extract:	5.22° P
App. Atten.:	87.5%
Real Atten.:	71.7%

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Scale Recipe

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

Malts and Grains

11.50 pounds

Belgian Plisen Malt

Color (L):	1.5 °L
Info/Use:	Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.

94.8% of grist

0.25 pounds

Belgian Special B Malt

Color (L):	130-220 °L
Info/Use:	Extreme caramel aroma and flavor. For dark Abbey beers and other dark beers.

2.1% of grist

0.25 pounds

Weyermann CaraMunich Malt II

Color (L):	42-50 °L
Info/Use:	Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results in increased fullness, heightened aroma, fuller flavor and deep color. Use 5 -10% for darker beers.

2.1% of grist

0.13 pounds

German Carafa III

Color (L):	490-560 °L
Info/Use:	Adds aroma, color and body.

1% of grist

12.13 pounds

Total Grain Weight (Water Amounts

Water Amounts

Target Final Boil Volume:	5 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	1.5 gallons per hour
Boil Time:	90 minutes
Runoff Volume Needed:	7.5 gallons	5 gallons (final boil volume) ÷ 0.96 (cooling) + 2.3 gallons (boil evaporation)
Grain Amount:	12.1 pounds
Grain Absorbtion:	2.6 gallons
Total Water Needed:	11 gallons	7.5 gallons (runoff) + 2.6 gallons (grain absorbtion) + 1 gallons (equip. loss)
Mash Water Needed:	4 gallons	based on 1.33 quarts per pound of grain
Sparge Water Needed:	7 gallons	11 gallons (total water) – 4 gallons (mash water)

)

100% of grist

Adjuncts

0.50 pounds	Candi Sugar, Dark
0.50 pounds	Sucrose (Table Sugar)

Non-Fermentables

0.35	Coriander Seed @ 0 minutes
1	Whirlfloc @ 0 minutes
1/2 tsp.	Yeast Nutrient @ 10 minutes

Hops

0.50 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

9.6% Pellets @ 90 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

4.8 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Liberty

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	2 - 5%
Notes:	Fine, very mild aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mt. Hood, Crystal
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat; Pete's Wicked Lager

4% Pellets @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Dry Hop

4 AAUs

1.50 ounces

Total Hop Weight

8.8 AAUs

Boil

Total Boil Time:	90 minutes

Total Boil Time:

90 minutes

Yeast

Name:	Belgian Ale
Manufacturer:	Wyeast
Product ID:	1214
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	74%
Temperature Range:	58–68°F

Procedure

Mash in with 3.75 gallons of water at 163F to hit a mash temperature of 149F. Mash 90 minutes and mash out with 2.5 gallons boiling water. Drain the tun and sparge with an additional 2.25 gallons.

Mash in with 3.75 gallons of water at 163F to hit a mash temperature of 149F. Mash 90 minutes and mash out with 2.5 gallons boiling water. Drain the tun and sparge with an additional 2.25 gallons.

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