hmmm...Tripel IV NHC 2004

Jack Kephart

Tripel

for 6 U.S. gal (22.7 L)

Ingredients

            12.9     lb (142 g) German Pilsner malt

            2.0       lb (0.9 kg) beet sugar

            0.6       lb (0.27 kg) Canadian honey malt

            0.75     lb (340 g) honey

            0.9       lb (0.4 kg) wheat malt

            1.0       oz (28 g) N. Brewer whole hops, 7.5% alpha acid (60 min)

            0.25     oz  (7 g) Czech Saaz whole hops, 3.5% alpha acid (20 min)

            0.5       oz (14 g) Tettnanger whole hops, 4.5% alpha acid (5 min)

                        Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes ale yeast

Specifics

            •          Original specific gravity: 1.085

            •          Final specific gravity: Unknown

            •          Boiling time: 90 min.

            •          Primary fermentation: Unknown

            •          Secondary fermentation: Unknown

Directions

Mash in grains at 134° F (57° C) for 10 minutes. Raise to 148° F (64° C) and hold 60 minutes. Mash out at 168° F (76° C) for 30 minutes. Add sugars to boil.

Judges’ Comments

“This is a really good beer—it may be just a touch thick and a bit sweet—but I like it.”

“Nicely made beer. No major flaws. Might be a touch sweet up front, but very drinkable. Needs to be better attenuated.”