Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Similar to tripel, but paler, drier and lighter bodied. Brand names often named after the devil. Relatively pale, light bodied beer for the strength which is often enhanced with candi sugar.

Profile

Light to medium body. Fruity, spicy and alcoholic with complex flavors. Low hop aroma and flavor. Some bitterness. Fruity esters. Yellow to med-gold color. Moderate to high carbonation.

Ingredients

Very pale pilsner malt base. Up to 20% candi sugar to increase starting gravity. Noble or Styrian Goldings hops. Unique Belgian yeast strains. Fermented slightly warm, cold conditioned.

Examples

Duvel, Lucifer, Judas, Dulle Teve, Avery Salvation, North Coast Pranqster, Hapkin

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