Goldy McGoldface Belgian Golden Strong - All Grain

Goldy McGoldface Belgian Golden Strong - All Grain

This Belgian ale is 9.6% in ABV and packs a punch.  This beer is malt forward with an emphasis on the malty sweet flavors of Belgian Pilsen malt and Gold Candi Syrup.  Northern Brewer hops are used for bittering while Styrian Golding hops provide some floral and spice flavors and aromas. Pick from a Belgian style yeast above to add typical Belgian style yeast flavors.

Characteristics:

• ABV:  9.6%
• Ingredients: 
  • Grains: Belgian Pilsen Malt
  • Additional Sugars: Gold Candi Syrup
  • Hops: Northern Brewer and Styrian Golding (Celia)
• IBU:  26.6
• SRM:  5.3
  • Beer Color:
• OG:  1.083
• FG:  1.012

This recipe kit DOES NOT  include yeast, priming sugar or grain bags.  However, we do give you yeast options at the top of the page. This recipe was designed using White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale yeast.  Using an alternative yeast may result in slight variations in attenuation and final gravity.

Yeast Pitch Rate:  We highly recommend preparing a yeast starter or using 2 packets of yeast for this recipe due to the high original gravity (OG) in order to keep the yeast happy and healthy.

Priming Sugar:  For priming sugar, we recommend the following:

• 5 oz Priming Sugar
• Carbonation Drops

Grain & Hop Bags:  If you need a grain bag, we recommend the following:

• Brew In A Bag Nylon Straining Bag
• Brew In A Bag Straining Bag With Handles

Hop Straining Bags:  If you need hop straining bags, we recommend the following:

• Small Muslin Hop Boiling Bag
• Fine Mesh Nylon Hop Bag With Drawstring

Recipe Sheet Download:  Goldy McGoldface All Grain Recipe Instructions

* We strongly recommend adding an ice pack when ordering liquid yeast.  Transit times can vary and liquid yeast works best when it remains cold until the day you brew.