Homebrew Recipe

Golem Belgian Strong Pale Ale Clone - Wedge Brewing

Method:: All Grain
Style:: Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Boil Time:: 90 min.
Batch Size:: 5 gal.
Boil Size:: 7 gal.
Efficiency:: 0
Rating:
Source:: Homebrewer's Association
Source Notes:: This beer from Wedge Brewing Co. was first brewed in 2000 at home in Georgia after falling in love with the Belgian beer Piraat. Named Golem after Led Zeppelinâ€™s lyric in â€œRamble On,â€ this beer has evolved over the years into a perfect balance of malt sweetness, yeast esters and Czech Saaz.
Notes:: Mash schedule: 131Â° F (55Â° C) for 15 minutes; 146-148Â° F (63-64Â° C) for 30 minutes; 152Â° F (67Â° C) for 40 minutes; 158-162Â° F (70-72Â° C) for 15 minutes; mash out to 168Â° F (76Â° C( for 30 minutes. Collect runnings, adding first wort hop addition to the kettle. Boil 90 minutes. Cool to 70Â° F (21Â° C) as quickly as possible and pitch yeast. If oxygen injection is possible, do it! If not, shake the hell out of the carboy or use another method for aeration. Allow primary fermentation at 66-72Â° F (19-22Â° C) for 10 days. Then slow bring temperature down 5Â° F per day until you reach 33-42Â° F (1-6Â° C). Condition at this temperature for 6-8 weeks. Carbonate and enjoy.

OG	FG	ABV	SRM	IBU
1.086	1.015	9.5	6.5	45

Name	Amount	% Grain Bill
Belgian Pilsen	10 lbs.	67.80
Notes: Recipe calls for Belgian Pilsner malt
Belgian Candi Sugar - Dark	2 lbs.	13.56
Notes: Calls for 2 lbs Belgian Rock Candy Sugar (if syrup, use 3 lbs)
Wheat Malt	1 lbs.	6.78
Acidulated Malt	0.5 lbs.	3.39
Notes: Calls for 8 oz (more if your water is high pH).
Flaked Corn	0.5 lbs.	3.39
Flaked Oats	0.5 lbs.	3.39
Rice Hulls	0.25 lbs.	1.69
Notes: Calls for 4-8 oz (depending on your system)
Total:	14.75 lbs.

Name	Amount	Boil Time	Use	AA
Styrian Savinjski Golding	1 oz.	90	Boil	0
Styrian Savinjski Golding	2 oz.	80	Boil	0
Saaz	1 oz.	10	Boil	0
Saaz	2 oz.	0	Steep	0
Notes: Whirlpool

Name	Amount
Saaz	3 oz.
Styrian Savinjski Golding	3 oz.

Name	Lab	Product
Belgian Style Ale
Notes: Belgian yeast: WLP 570, Wyeast 3787, WLP 510 (a bit less estery), Wyeast 3522, are just a few good ones

Name	Amount	Time	Use	Type
Irish Moss	1 tsp.	15 minutes	Boil	Clarifying
Notes: No amount provided in recipe, use as normal.
Yeast Nutrient	1 tsp.	15 minutes	Boil	Other
Notes: No amount provided in recipe, use as normal.