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    BELGIAN RED ALE


    Robust flavor with a rich ruby color. Hops offer hints of soft spice and floral notes.

    Estimated Original Gravity: 1.068
    Estimated Final Gravity: 1.010
    ABV. ~7%
    Fermentation Time: 3 Weeks
    Bottle Conditioning Time: 2 Weeks
    Batch Size: 5 Gallons
    Difficulty ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

    Beer Impressions

    Beer Judging Certification Guideline

    There is no direct definition of this recipe but it could fall under Belgian Dubbel

    Complex, rich malty sweetness; malt may have hints of chocolate, caramel and/or toast (but never roasted or burnt aromas). Moderate fruity esters (usually including raisins and plums, sometimes also dried cherries). Esters sometimes include banana or apple. Spicy phenols and higher alcohols are common (may include light clove and spice, peppery, rose-like and/or perfumy notes). Spicy qualities can be moderate to very low. Alcohol, if present, is soft and never hot or solventy. A small number of examples may include a low noble hop aroma, but hops are usually absent. No diacetyl.

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