Belgian Pale Ale
From the BrewBlog of Stoopsitters Brewing – Hastings, Minnesota USA
Printed April 27, 2024
Specifics
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BJCP Style Info: Belgian Pale Ale
| O.G.: | 1.048 - 1.054 |
| F.G.: | 1.010 - 1.014 |
| ABV: | 4.8 - 5.5% |
| Bitterness: | 20 - 30 IBUs |
| Color: | 8 - 14 SRM |
| Info: | A fruity, moderately malty, somewhat spicy, easy-drinking, copper-colored ale. Commercial Examples: De Koninck, Speciale Palm, Dobble Palm, Russian River Perdition, Ginder Ale, Op-Ale, St. Pieters Zinnebir, Brewer’s Art House Pale Ale, Avery Karma, Eisenbahn Pale Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos. |
General Information
| Method: | All Grain |
| 8.25 pounds | Rahr Pilsen Malt | 91.7% of grist |
| 0.50 pounds | German CaraMunich Malt I | 5.6% of grist |
| 0.25 pounds | Simpsons Caramalt | 2.8% of grist |
| 9.00 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 100% of grist |
| 1 tab | Whirlfloc @ 10 minutes | |
| 1/2t | Yeast Nutrient @ 10 minutes |
| 0.65 ounces |
Northern Brewer 10% Leaf @ 60 minutes Type: Bittering Use: First Wort |
6.5 AAUs |
| 1.00 ounces |
Saaz 1.2% Leaf @ 0 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Aroma |
1.2 AAUs |
| 1.65 ounces | Total Hop Weight | 7.7 AAUs |
Boil
| Total Boil Time: | 60 minutes |
Yeast
| Name: | Belgian Ale |
| Manufacturer: | Wyeast |
| Product ID: | 1214 |
| Type: | Ale |
| Flocculation: | Medium |
| Attenuation: | 74% |
| Temperature Range: | 58–68°F |
| Amount: | 125 ml |
Procedure
Strike with 10qt at 150F for a 136F mash (1.11), rest 20 minutes. Infuse with 3.5qt at boil for a sacc rest at 152F (1.50), rest 40 minutes. Infuse with 5.6qt for a mash out at 168F (2.12). Sparge with an additional 14qt. |
Belgian Pale Ale
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Brew Day Data
| Target | Actual | |
| Strike Water Amount: | 3 | |
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| Sparge Water Amount: | 5.4 | |
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| Pre-Boil Gravity: | ||
| Pre-Boil Amount: | 6 | |
| Post-Boil Amount: | 5 | |
| Boil Time: | 60 | |
| Original Gravity: | 1.045 / 11.2° P | |
Brew Day Notes