Belgian Strong Ale - Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008)
Top 10 Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ommegang Three Philosophers Ale |
5.5 gal | 8.72% | 31.49 | 1.087 | 1.021 | All Grain | 8310 | |
| Chouffe n'ice |
15 L | 9.89% | 18.1 | 1.090 | 1.014 | BIAB | 7274 | |
| ASSteel in Fucking Bruges |
10 gal | 10.32% | 23.08 | 1.097 | 1.019 | All Grain | 4793 | |
| Westvleteren 12 Clone |
25 L | 10.17% | 37.47 | 1.090 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4398 | |
| Kasteel Rouge Clone |
6.5 gal | 6.94% | 13.28 | 1.062 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3724 | |
| Dubbel #1 |
21 L | 8.58% | 21.07 | 1.073 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3291 | |
| #46 Quadrupel - Belgian Dark Strong Ale Oak Aged |
27 L | 10.34% | 34.16 | 1.096 | 1.017 | All Grain | 3198 | |
| gulden draak clone |
5.5 gal | 7.22% | 0 | 1.073 | 1.018 | Partial Mash | 3170 | |
| Verboden Vrucht 5 (VV5) |
11 L | 8.1% | 32.83 | 1.083 | 1.022 | All Grain | 2999 | |
| NEW |
5.25 gal | 10.36% | 34.91 | 1.104 | 1.025 | All Grain | 2476 |
Newest Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Dark Strong Ale - Chimay BLue |
45 L | 9.12% | 26.48 | 1.078 | 1.008 | All Grain | 37 | |
| Dark belgian quad |
19 L | 10.94% | 25.37 | 1.102 | 1.019 | Partial Mash | 30 | |
| Von Bora |
6 gal | 12.63% | 29.29 | 1.116 | 1.020 | All Grain | 26 | |
| Orange Brown Ale |
500 L | 8.99% | 20.46 | 1.087 | 1.018 | All Grain | 27 | |
| Life Is Beautiful Biere De Noel - Extract |
5.5 gal | 10.58% | 430.13 | 1.095 | 1.014 | BIAB | 23 | |
| Life Is Beautiful Biere De Noel - Extract |
5.5 gal | 10.58% | 430.13 | 1.095 | 1.014 | BIAB | 56 | |
| Avant Garden x Bierguys - Houten Bernard - Quad |
27 L | 10.5% | 33.63 | 1.096 | 1.016 | All Grain | 63 | |
| 2024_Christmas_StrongDarkBelgian |
5 gal | 8.97% | 28.65 | 1.089 | 1.021 | BIAB | 59 | |
| Belgian Christmas Ale |
4 L | 6.82% | 0 | 1.059 | 1.008 | Partial Mash | 117 | |
| Four Verts |
5 gal | 9.99% | 48.76 | 1.096 | 1.020 | extract | 67 |
Fermentables Used In Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special B | 284 | Grain | crystal malt |
115°L
|
34 | 4% | 0% - 40% | |
| Belgian - Pilsner | 179 | Belgian | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
37 | 60% | 3% - 100% |
| BE - Pale Ale | 98 | BE | Grain | base malt |
3.4°L
|
38 | 51% | 6% - 94% |
| Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L) | 98 | Sugar | sugar |
60°L
|
38 | 9% | 2% - 40% | |
| Cane Sugar | 94 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
46 | 9% | 2% - 50% | |
| Aromatic | 93 | Grain | base malt |
38°L
|
33 | 5% | 0% - 40% | |
| Belgian Candi Sugar - Dark (275L) | 89 | Sugar | sugar |
275°L
|
38 | 8% | 0% - 35% | |
| Belgian - CaraMunich | 87 | Belgian | Grain | crystal malt |
50°L
|
33 | 5% | 1% - 23% |
| Candi Syrup - Belgian Candi Syrup - D-180 | 74 | Sugar | sugar |
180°L
|
32 | 9% | 2% - 20% | |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 73 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 60% | 3% - 94% |
Hops Used In Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrian Goldings | 172 | 5.5 | 37% | 7% - 100% |
| Saaz | 122 | 3.5 | 35% | 6% - 100% |
| Magnum | 76 | 15 | 51% | 9% - 100% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 74 | 3.75 | 41% | 10% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 73 | 4 | 38% | 4% - 100% |
| Northern Brewer | 59 | 7.8 | 43% | 9% - 100% |
| Fuggles | 44 | 4.5 | 42% | 8% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 38 | 4.5 | 41% | 13% - 100% |
| East Kent Goldings | 38 | 5 | 38% | 5% - 80% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 37 | 3.9 | 49% | 17% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special B | 24 | Grain | crystal malt |
115°L
|
34 | 34% | 8% - 100% | |
| Aromatic | 14 | Grain | base malt |
38°L
|
33 | 26% | 4% - 100% | |
| Belgian - Biscuit | 14 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 30% | 3% - 53% |
| Belgian - CaraMunich | 12 | Belgian | Grain | crystal malt |
50°L
|
33 | 32% | 6% - 75% |
| American - Chocolate | 8 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 46% | 1% - 100% |
| Munich | 6 | Grain | specialty malt |
6°L
|
37 | 33% | 13% - 54% | |
| German - Melanoidin | 4 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 14% | 4% - 25% |
| Aromatic Malt | 3 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
35 | 37% | 25% - 62% | |
| United Kingdom - Chocolate | 3 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 15% | 5% - 21% |
| United Kingdom - Amber | 3 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
27°L
|
32 | 35% | 14% - 75% |
Yeasts Used In Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyeast - Trappist High Gravity 3787 | 74 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Med-High | 76% | 64°F | 78°F |
| White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530 | 65 | White Labs | Ale | High | Med-High | 77.5% | 66°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Belgian Abby Ale II 1762 | 48 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 75°F |
| Fermentis - Safbrew - Abbaye Yeast BE-256 | 43 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .11 | High | 82% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - Belgian Strong Ale Yeast WLP545 | 41 | White Labs | Ale | High | Medium | 81.5% | 66°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safbrew - Specialty Ale Yeast T-58 | 40 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | 0.115 | High | 70% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - Monastary Ale Yeast WLP500 | 38 | White Labs | Ales | High | Medium | 77.5% | 65°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Belgian Ale 1214 | 27 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Med-Low | 75% | 68°F | 78°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® ABBAYE BELGIAN ALE YEAST | 20 | Lallemand | Belgian Ales | High | Medium | 88% | 63°F | 77°F |
| Wyeast - Belgian Strong Ale 1388 | 18 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.12 | Low | 76% | 64°F | 80°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Belgian Dark Strong Ale (BJCP 2008) Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 55 | Water Agt | Mash | 16% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 54 | Fining | Boil | 55% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 40 | Water Agt | Boil | 58% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 27 | Water Agt | Mash | 54% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 25 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 24 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
| Baking Soda | 19 | Water Agt | Mash | 14% | 0% - 100% |
| Coriander Seed | 14 | Spice | Boil | 58% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 13 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 100% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 12 | Other | Boil | 35% | 0% - 100% |
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