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Belgian Single

BJCP 26A specs

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

OG

1.053

1.044

1.054

FG

1.010

1.004

1.010

ABV

5.6%

4.8

6.0

IBU

28

25

45

BU:GU

0.55

0.46

1.02

SRM

7

3

5

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 malt78%
—
Sugar (cane/table)8%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)56%
2°
Wheat malt13%
20°
Crystal (light, ~10-30°L)7%
150°
Special B (~120-180°L)5%
25°
Biscuit malt5%
55°
Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)5%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Styrian Goldings🇸🇮

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Hersbrucker🇩🇪

Alpha1.5–4.0%Beta2.5–6.0%

Tettnanger🇩🇪

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

East Kent Goldings

Alpha4.0–6.5%Beta1.9–3.0%

Alpha3.0–11.0%Beta2.3–6.0%

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

WLP500 Trappist Ale Yeast

Atten75–80%Temp18–22°C

Atten77–83%Temp17–25°C

Atten82–86%Temp15–20°C

M47 Belgian Abbey Yeast

Mangrove Jack's

Atten73–77%Temp18–25°C

1214 Belgian Abbey Style Ale

Atten74–78%Temp20–26°C

1388 Belgian Strong Ale

Atten74–78%Temp18–27°C

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