Beer Recipe of the Week: Biere de Garde

Gold Medal Biere de Garde

All Grain

Ingredients for 6 U.S. Gallons

12.5	lb. Dingemans (formally DeWolf-Cosyns) pale malt
1.0	lb. flaked barley
1.0	lb. Munich malt
1.0	lb. Vienna malt
.25	lb. Biscuit malt
.25	lb. honey malt
1.0	oz. Northern Brewer pellet hops (60 min.)
.25	oz. Tettnang pellet hops (20 min.)
.25	oz. Hallertau pellet hops (20 min.)
1.25	cups dry malt extract to prime

Yeast

1 vial

White Labs WLP 550 Belgian ale yeast

Specifics

Original gravity	1.079
Final gravity	1.021
Boiling time	60 min.
Primary fermentation	7 days at 68ºF- 73ºF
Secondary fermentation	18 days at 66ºF-68ºF in glass

Directions

Mash grains at 160ºF for 70 min.

Judge's Comments

"A pretty well made Biere de Garde - Can take some more age - but the malt flavors are good. Well balanced by some alcohol and just enough hops. Well done

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