Batch No. 14 - Russian Lullaby

Russian Lullaby

Brewed - February 1, 2009

Style - Belgian Strong Golden Ale
Source - Variation from Vinnie's recipe in Brew Like a Monk

Ingredients:

• 6.0 lbs. Pilsen LME (Northern Brewer)
• 1.0 lbs. Pilsen Light DME (Briess)
• 0.75 lbs. Dextrose
• 1.0 lbs. Aromatic Malt
• 1.0 lbs. Munich Malt
• 1.0 lbs. Wheat Malt
• 1.0 oz. Sterling 6% AA (90)
• 1.0 oz. Sterling 6% AA (30)
• 1.0 oz. Czech Saaz (0)
• 1.0 tsp. Irish Moss (10)
• Wyeast #1214 Belgian Ale
  

OG - 1.073
Primary - 10 days
Secondary - 61 days

Bottled - April 13, 2009

FG - 1.016
Attenuation - 78.1%
ABV - 7.5%

Notes:
- 90 min. boil
- recipe called for Styrian Goldings
- decided not to use 1.0 lbs. of clear Belgian Candi Sugar
- best attenuation yet; stored carboy next to heater during primary to keep the temp close to 75
- very excited about this beer!!