Belgian Dubbel Recipe Kit - Brew a Belgian Dubbel

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Trappist Dubbel Recipe Kit

The origin of the dubbel was a beer brewed in the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle in 1856. The abbey had, since December of 1836, brewed a witbier that was quite sweet and light in alcohol for consumption by the paters. The new beer, however, was a strong version of a brown beer. In 1926, the formulation was changed and it became even stronger.

Yield : 5 Gallons

Original Gravity : 1.065

Final Gravity : 1.017

Color / SRM : Mahogany

Alcohol by Volume : 5.9%

IBU (anticipated, alpha acids can fluctuate) : 17

Specialty Grains : Aromatic, Biscuit, Caramunich, Special B

Hops : Styrian Goldings, Hallertau

Recipe Includes : Liquid Malt, Specialty Grains & Hops, Candi Sugar

View The Trappist Dubbel Recipe Kit Instructions here.

Q: Hello, I just took the second reading after two weeks. It read 1.014 @77 deg F. I forgot to measure initial reading tho. But after calculating, alcohol content might be 6.7% is that possible? I also took a sip from the test tube before the reading. It had little smell. It tasted like bubble gum but had another very strong taste. Normal? I plan on adding 3-4 sugar pills. Good?

Asked by: Israel - 9/19/2020

A: a finished gravity of 1.014 would be within a few points of the expected final gravity of 1.014-1.01. depending on the yeast used there can be some esters given off at higher temps closer to 80 that are perceived as bubblegum like, for the likely culprit of that taste

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Answer provided by: Aaron (9/19/2020)

Q: Hi, I just brewed this and the initial hydrometer reading was 1.094. Is that normal? I followed instructions to the letter. What does it mean to have such a high reading?

Asked by: inc - 9/8/2020

A: with the number of sugars provided, the batch should not be able to get to this gravity. Checking to make sure the recipe was topped fully to 5 gallons in the fermenter, the hydrometer has been calibrated with room temp water and is reading 1.000 to rule out instrument issues and making sure the wort we well blended when the water was added are things to take into account that can throw off gravity reading when brewing with extract

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Answer provided by: Aaron (9/8/2020)

Q: How many sugar pills (Brewers Best Conditioning Tablets) should I add to my 22oz bottles?

Asked by: Inc - 9/3/2020

A: 4-5 tablets per bottle for 22oz bottles would be appropriate

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Answer provided by: Aaron (9/3/2020)

Q: Does this recipe come with instructions?

Asked by: Brian Westbrook - 11/24/2018

A: Each kit will ship with a full set of ingredient list and instructions when they arrive to use on brewday

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Answer provided by: Aaron (11/24/2018)

Q: I am doing full volume boils. Would there be any change to the recipe, specifically regarding late additions?

Asked by: Adam - 10/20/2018

A: The batch can be done as a full boil vs. partial without issues. The batch would not need adjustments to the hop schedule as this one is going to be more malt forward, but the hops can be reduced by 1/4 amounts since the efficiency is better with a full boil than with partial.

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Answer provided by: Aaron (10/22/2018)

Q: What's the approx abv?

Asked by: Mike - 6/26/2017

A: ABV Will be around 7.6%

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Answer provided by: Aaron (6/26/2017)

Q: What materials do I need to brew this beer? If I purchase the home brewing kit upgrade #2, will I have what I need?

Asked by: angie - 10/7/2013

A: The kit includes LME, Specialty Grains, Hops & Grain Bag. You will need yeast for fermentation. The other options below include:

Irish moss (used as a fining agent to get cleaner beer)
Hop bags (to hold hop bags for hop additions)
Sanitizer (which many people have in bulk)
Priming sugar and Bottle caps (used for bottling)

Although you may not need some of these items most people find these items helpful for the brewing process.

The beginner kit #2 will include all the equipment you will need to brew this batch as well.

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Answer provided by: Robert (10/7/2013)

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Trappist Dubbel Recipe Kit

Q: Hi, I just brewed this and the initial hydrometer reading was 1.094. Is that normal? I followed instructions to the letter. What does it mean to have such a high reading?

Q: How many sugar pills (Brewers Best Conditioning Tablets) should I add to my 22oz bottles?

Q: Does this recipe come with instructions?

Q: I am doing full volume boils. Would there be any change to the recipe, specifically regarding late additions?

Q: What's the approx abv?

Q: What materials do I need to brew this beer? If I purchase the home brewing kit upgrade #2, will I have what I need?

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