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Belgian Dark Strong Ale

BJCP 26D specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

OG

1.088

1.075

1.110

FG

1.017

1.010

1.024

ABV

9.3%

8.0

12.0

IBU

28

20

35

BU:GU

0.33

0.18

0.47

SRM

26

12

22

Grain character

Each axis is scaled to how intense that flavour gets in real malt bills.

Hop character

0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Average share of the grain bill when used.

2°
Pilsner malt63%
180°
Belgian dark candi syrup10%
150°
Special B (~120-180°L)4%
55°
Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)6%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)52%
—
Sugar (cane/table)9%
9°
Munich (light)16%
20°
Aromatic malt5%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Styrian Goldings🇸🇮

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Hersbrucker🇩🇪

Alpha1.5–4.0%Beta2.5–6.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Northern Brewer (German)🇩🇪

Alpha6.0–10.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

East Kent Goldings

Alpha4.0–6.5%Beta1.9–3.0%

Alpha3.0–6.5%Beta2.0–4.0%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast

Atten75–80%Temp19–22°C

3787 Trappist High Gravity

Atten74–78%Temp18–26°C

1762 Belgian Abbey Style Ale II

Atten73–77%Temp18–24°C

WLP500 Trappist Ale Yeast

Atten75–80%Temp18–22°C

Atten82–86%Temp15–20°C

WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast

Atten78–85%Temp19–22°C

Atten77–83%Temp17–25°C

Atten72–78%Temp12–25°C

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