After drinking massive amounts of Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel I've inspired to brew something similar in balance and awesomeness. I'm shooting for a Belgian style beer on the hoppy end where both its yeast and the unique hop can complement each other.
6 Gallon Batch
OG: 1.084 (70% efficiency)
FG: 1.012
ADF: 85%
ABV: 9.44%
IBU: 62.1
SRM: 7.9
13.5 lb - Pilsner
2 lb - Light Munich (6.9L)
4 oz - Aromatic
4 oz - White Wheat Malt (Not for sure on this)
2 lb - Turbinado sugar
90 minute boil
1 oz - Nelson Sauvin (12% aa) @ 90 --- 40.2 IBU
1 oz - Nelson Sauvin @ 20 --- 13.5 IBU
1.25 oz - Nelson Sauvin @ 5 --- 8.4 IBU
.75 oz - Nelson Sauvin @ Day 7
Yeast: Either WL550 (L'chouffe's strain), Duvel yeast (I have it on hand), or possibly Allagash's yeast (it was suggested to capture some of this and culture it up).
I have never used this hop before but I have heard it is pretty crazy. I'm not sure if its flavors will be too overwhelming with this hop schedule. With the yeasts I'm leaning more towards WL550 - I wouldn't mind using Duvel's yeast but I'm just not sure how its super fruity notes would meld with the hop flavors.
Anyone who has any experience brewing a Belgian IPA or has used this hop please chime in!
6 Gallon Batch
OG: 1.084 (70% efficiency)
FG: 1.012
ADF: 85%
ABV: 9.44%
IBU: 62.1
SRM: 7.9
13.5 lb - Pilsner
2 lb - Light Munich (6.9L)
4 oz - Aromatic
4 oz - White Wheat Malt (Not for sure on this)
2 lb - Turbinado sugar
90 minute boil
1 oz - Nelson Sauvin (12% aa) @ 90 --- 40.2 IBU
1 oz - Nelson Sauvin @ 20 --- 13.5 IBU
1.25 oz - Nelson Sauvin @ 5 --- 8.4 IBU
.75 oz - Nelson Sauvin @ Day 7
Yeast: Either WL550 (L'chouffe's strain), Duvel yeast (I have it on hand), or possibly Allagash's yeast (it was suggested to capture some of this and culture it up).
I have never used this hop before but I have heard it is pretty crazy. I'm not sure if its flavors will be too overwhelming with this hop schedule. With the yeasts I'm leaning more towards WL550 - I wouldn't mind using Duvel's yeast but I'm just not sure how its super fruity notes would meld with the hop flavors.
Anyone who has any experience brewing a Belgian IPA or has used this hop please chime in!