#255JANUARY 2017
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THIS BEER IS
Intense spicy and citrusy notes backed up with a bitter edge and a warming but dry malt biscuit backbone. This beer comes into its own after cellaring cool for a few weeks.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 13.0% | |
| Target FG | 1008.0 | |
| Target OG | 1110.0 | |
| EBC | 23.0 | |
| SRM | 11.6 | |
| PH | 5.1 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 92.73% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 21°C | 70°F |
TWIST
| Orange Peel | 20.0g | End of Boil |
| Oat Husks | 40.0g | End of Boil |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Pale | 7.40kg | 16.3lbs |
| Wheat | 1.00kg | 2.2lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarina Bavaria | 20.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Mandarina Bavaria | 40.0g | Middle | Aroma |
| Ginger Powder | 10.0g | End | Flavour |
| Pink Peppercorns | 20.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1388 – Belgian Strong Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Coriander & chilli crab cakes
- Basil Pasta
- Caramelised Orange Cheesecake
BREWER'S TIP
Brew twice as much Belgian Tripel as you were planning on ageing - it's awesome on its own too!