Coopers Dark Beer Recipe | All Grain Belgian Dark Strong Ale by GreystoneHB | Brewer's Friend

Coopers Dark

255 calories 20.2 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Boil Time: 75 min
Batch Size: 10.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 12.75 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.058 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 72% (brew house)
Source: Greystone Homebrews
Calories: 255 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 20.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Tuesday November 8th 2016
1.078
1.011
8.7%
31.5
15.1
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
21 lb Belgian - Pilsner21 lb Pilsner 37 1.6 70%
4 lb American - Wheat4 lb Wheat 38 1.8 13.3%
2 lb Belgian - Aromatic2 lb Aromatic 33 38 6.7%
2 lb Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L)2 lb Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L) - (late boil kettle addition) 38 60 6.7%
1 lb Belgian - Special B1 lb Special B 34 115 3.3%
30 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Warrior1 oz Warrior Hops Pellet 16 Boil 60 min 26.92 33.3%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Aroma 30 min 4.53 33.3%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Whirlpool at 185 °F 10 min 33.3%
3 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
9.5 gal strike 170 Infusion -- 155 °F 75 min
8 gal strike 180 Sparge -- 175 °F 20 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.35 qt/lb
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Belgian Ardennes 3522
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (custom):
87%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
65 - 85 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
70 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.0 (M cells / ml / ° P) 750 B cells required
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Target Water Profile
amber malty
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
55 5 10 65 0 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Coopers Dark" Belgian Dark Strong Ale beer recipe by Greystone Homebrews. All Grain, ABV 8.7%, IBU 31.45, SRM 15.1, Fermentables: (Pilsner, Wheat, Aromatic, Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L), Special B) Hops: (Warrior, Saaz)
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  • Last Updated: 2016-11-08 16:22 UTC
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