La Petite Orange #61

Brewsheet: La Petite Orange #61

Belgian Dubbel

 

Type: Extract	Date: 2/21/2015
Batch Size: 5.00 gal	Brewer: Bob Pearce
Boil Size: 6.27 gal	Asst Brewer: Jody & Gary
Boil Time: 60 min	Equipment: My Equipment
Taste Rating(out of 50): 35.0	Brewhouse Efficiency: -
Taste Notes: After 3 days yeast didnt start so pitched 3/4 pack of 04 yeast

Prepare for Brewing
	Prepare Yeast Starter
	Clean and Prepare Brewing Equipment
	Prepare 6.27 gal Water for Brewing

Mash or Steep Grains
	Steep Grains at 160.0 F Amount Item Type % or IBU 0.50 lb Belgian Caravienne (3.0 SRM) Grain 6.67 % 0.50 lb Carapils (Briess) (1.5 SRM) Grain 6.67 % 0.25 lb Belgian Aromatic (3.0 SRM) Grain 3.33 % 0.25 lb Biscuit Malt (23.0 SRM) Grain 3.33 %
	Steep grains as desired (30-60 minutes)
	Remove grains, and prepare to boil wort

Boil Wort
	Add water to achieve boil volume of 6.27 gal
	Estimated pre-boil gravity is 1.037
	Boil Ingredients Boil Amount Item Type 60 min 6.00 lb Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.5 SRM) Extract 60 min 1.00 oz Styrian Goldings [5.40 %] (60 min) Hops 1 min 0.50 oz Coriander Seed (Boil 1.0 min) Misc 1 min 0.50 oz Orange Peel, Sweet (Boil 1.0 min) Misc 1 min 16.00 oz Brun Foncé Candi Surgar (Boil 1.0 min) Misc

Cool and Prepare Fermentation
	Cool wort to fermentation temperature
	Transfer wort to fermenter
	Add water to achieve final volume of 5.00 gal
	Ingredients for Fermentation Amount Item Type % or IBU 1 Pkgs Belgian Ale (Wyeast Labs #1214) Yeast-Ale
	Measure Actual Original Gravity _______     (Target: 1.045 SG)
	Measure Actual Batch Volume _______     (Target: 5.00 gal)

Fermentation
	2/21/2015 - Primary fermentation (4 days at 68.0 F)
	2/25/2015 - Secondary fermentation (7 days at 68.0 F)
	N/A - Tertiary Fermentation (0 days at 68.0 F)
	Prepare for Bottling/Kegging
	Measure Final Gravity: _________  (Estimate: 1.011 SG)
	3/4/2015 - Bottle beer at 60.0 F with 3.8 oz of corn sugar.
	Age beer for 28.0 days at 52.0 F
	4/1/2015 - Drink and enjoy!

Notes

A Belgian Dubbel without the deep dark chocolate maltiness, the Orange is rich with caramel sweetness and a full body that hides the 6.1% ABV very well. A simple sipper that evokes warm summery memories with every sip, yet fits perfectly into the colder months' standard brewing repertoire. Wyeast Trappist High Gravity Y3787 is a great alternative yeast for this kit; it ferments a bit drier with a rich ester profile, malty palate, and has a high alcohol tolerance.