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Belgian Ale | 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit | All-Grain

Belgian Ale | 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit | All-Grain

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Description

  • Belgian Ale will give you a full roundup of phenolic, fruity, clove, plum, and banana flavors
  • Includes Perle and Saaz hops
  • Estimated ABV: 5%
  • Estimated IBUs: 32
  • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

Belgian ales are really about creating a simple yet elegant malt base upon which the unique Belgian yeast strains can create their wonderful, complex flavors. This Belgian Ale is their equivalent of our pale ale in alcoholic strength and body. The difference is that the hops are very subdued and only complimentary where as in many American beers hops can create a majority of the flavor profile. One is not better than the other just different, and we love diversity in beer.

Terms used to describe Belgian Ales include phenolic, fruity, with the occasional clove, plum, and banana flavors coming through. Sometimes you just have to try one to understand. In the Dubble and Triple you will have some higher alcohol flavors coming through. This version is less alcoholic and highly drinkable.

Any of the four Belgian yeast strains that we carry from Whitelabs could be used in any of the Belgian recipes. They are all excellent in their own right. The malt extract for this kit is made entirely from our German Pilsner Malt, giving it authentic European flavor. We use turbinado sugar to help up the alcohol and dry out the beer during fermentation.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.049-53
  • SRM (Color Range): 4 
  • IBUs: 32
  • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5%

Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.
 
 
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i like belgian sytle ale
EDWARD T on Jul 23, 2020
LIGHTER BEER
DENNIS G on Apr 21, 2018
i like belgian sytle ale
EDWARD T on Jul 23, 2020
like belgians
Steve S on Mar 5, 2020
LIGHTER BEER
DENNIS G on Apr 21, 2018
Wanted to try a different style
Gary K on Apr 20, 2018
like belgians
Steve S on Mar 5, 2020
Wanted to try a different style
Gary K on Apr 20, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5
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If you like Belgians, this is your kit. I used White Labs WLP 500 for an authentic banana/clove taste profile and loved it.
May 1, 2023
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1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Another favorite!
I brewed this without any expectations, but was extremely pleased with the result. I was growing a bit tired of IPA's so I thought I would try something a little more simple. This beer turned out fantastic. Easy drinking, great color and pleasant aroma. It actually reminded me a bit like a lager with its light color and minimal hop zing. This is one that I think would appeal to just about anyone. Used White Labs Abbey Ale yeast on this one.
April 24, 2017
Rated 4 out of 5
Good if you like belgians
So i like belgian beers and have predominately been brewing these. This recipe was perfect for a belgian taste without getting trashed. I used Trappist teases and a large starter of Brett Trois to get a nice fruity and dry finish. I will be brewing this one again.
November 19, 2013