De Koningsbeker Belgian Dark Strong Ale
De Koningsbeker Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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De Koningsbeker Belgian Dark Strong Ale is a bold, complex Belgian-style ale built for brewers who want something rich, layered, and seriously satisfying. Coopers Dark UME, Smooth DME, Pale LME, Booster, Munich Malt, Crystal 40, Goldings hops, raisins, and T-58 yeast come together for a deep, strong ale with dark fruit character, malt complexity, and classic Belgian yeast spice.
- Belgian Dark Strong Ale character with rich malt depth and bold 8.3% ABV strength
- Complex dark fruit flavor from raisins, dark malt extract, and Belgian-style yeast
- Smooth malt backbone from Smooth DME, Pale LME, Munich Malt, Crystal 40, and Booster
- Balanced herbal bitterness from two Goldings hop additions
Dark, strong, spicy, and dangerously smooth, this is the kind of beer that rewards patience, a proper pour, and maybe a little beard-growing confidence.
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STORY
Overview: De Koningsbeker Belgian Dark Strong Ale is a bold, complex ale brewed with Coopers Dark UME, Smooth DME, Pale LME, Booster, Munich Malt, Crystal 40, Goldings hops, raisins, and T-58 yeast. It delivers rich malt depth, dark fruit character, Belgian-style yeast spice, and a powerful 8.3% finish.
PROFILE
Tasting Notes: Expect a strong Belgian-style dark ale with deep malt flavor, caramel notes, raisin-like dark fruit character, light spice from T-58 yeast, mild herbal hop balance, and a warming finish.
IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE
High-Gravity Note: This is a strong 8.3% ABV recipe with a large fermentable load. Give it the full fermentation time and plan for additional conditioning so the malt, raisin, and Belgian yeast character can smooth out.
Muslin Sack Note: The brewing process uses separate sacks for the grains, raisins, and two Goldings hop additions. This recipe should include 4 muslin hop sacks.
WHAT YOU GET
- 1 Can Coopers Dark Unhopped Malt Extract (UME)
- 2 Packets BrewMax DME Smooth
- 1 Packet BrewMax LME Pale
- 1 Packet BrewMax Booster
- 1 Packet Munich Malt
- 1 Packet Crystal 40 Malt
- 2 Packets Goldings Hops
- 1 Packet T-58 Yeast
- 4 Muslin Hop Sacks
- 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
YOU PROVIDE
1/4 Cup Raisins
FOR FANS OF
Belgian strong ales
Belgian dark strong ales
Dark fruit-forward Belgian ales
Rich, high-ABV malt-forward beers
BREW SPECS
BREW TIME
Fermentation: 3 weeks
Carbonation and Conditioning: 4–6 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 8–10 weeks or longer
Conditioning Note: Big Belgian-style ales usually improve significantly with extended conditioning. Additional time helps the alcohol warmth, malt sweetness, raisin character, and yeast spice come together.
WHY THIS RECIPE
Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a strong, complex Belgian-inspired dark ale with rich malt flavor, raisin-like dark fruit notes, gentle hop balance, and expressive yeast character. It is big, bold, and built for slow sipping.
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