How to Brew an EPIC BELGIAN QUAD a MONK Would be Proud Of

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Күн бұрын

Six months in the making, this Belgian Quad is everything I ever wanted out of this beer. Earlier in March, I traveled to Belgium, visited with Trappist Monks, and learned a lot about how these beer are made, and this beer is the result of that!
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Recipe for 5 gallons, your efficiency may vary:
"Mother of Quad"
10.5% ABV 22 IBU
15 lb Dingemans Belgian Pilsner (75%)
1.5 lb Weyermann Munich I (7.5%)
0.75 lb Dingemans Special B (3.8%)
0.75 lb Aromatic Malt (3.8%)
2 lb D-180 Candi Syrup (10%)
Mash:
Step Mash:
148 F (65 C) for 45 min
158 F (70 C) for 30 min
170F (77 C) for 15 min
Water (ppm): Ca: 60 Mg: 6 Na: 18 Cl: 79 SO4: 62 HCO3: 47
Add 2g Gypsum, 2g Epsom and 5g CaCl and 2g Baking Soda to 8 gal (30L) distilled water.
Adjust mash pH to 5.4-5.6 with lactic acid or slaked lime if needed.
90 min boil
60 min - 0.75 oz (21g) Magnum (13.6% AA)
OG: 1.097
Yeast:
Starter w/ 500 B Cells Imperial B48 Triple Double
Ferment pitching at 65 F (18 C), letting free rise no higher than 78-82 F (25-28 C). After, condition at 50-65 F (10-18 C) for 2-3 more weeks. Package, lager for 2-3 more weeks and age for a minimum of 6 months.
FG: 1.019
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0:00 Intro and welcome
0:56 Beer description and approach
5:08 Recipe
10:06 Brew day
12:44 Fermentation Plan
17:39 Fermentation Follow-Up
18:20 Pour and Tasting Notes
25:21 Potential Improvements
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@raysykes3856 Жыл бұрын

I have been to Belgium and appreciate all Trappist styles. I have been Brewing 28 years won 4 bests of shows and countless awards. and have been watching you since you started, and I think hands down you got one of the best homebrew format shows. Without too much shtick. The production is 1st rate and well researched. I always looking forward to your videos to learn and have a beer with. SCHOL!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that SO much! I am glad you enjoy the videos and the way that I do them, especially with your pedigree! It helps keep me doing what I'm doing. Cheers!

@patrickmiller9315 Жыл бұрын

I'm an American living in Belgium. During lockdown I started brewing specializing in the Belgian styles. One thing I learned is the importance of aging. I brewed a triple and had my Belgian father-in-law try it. He said it was "ok". Gave him the same beer 3 months later and he loved it. The majority of KZfaq brewers revel in quick turn-arounds so I am happy to see you talk about the importance of aging. The other important thing I have learned is serving temperature. The stronger beers lose their flavor complexity if served too cold.

@cesaralexanderruizcardozo8512 10 ай бұрын

Agree with aging 100% and serving temp 200%. Excellent apreciation about it!

@stevelowther9814 4 ай бұрын

Six months waiting that’s where my problems always arise

@matt8630 Жыл бұрын

“Mother of Quad”, Gregorian music in the background. Beautiful.

@TheBruSho Жыл бұрын

My god this WAS epic, the music, the editing, and the beer! Well done sir

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you Trent!! That means a lot coming from you!

@DavidLuger Жыл бұрын

The low volume on the music was good too. The narration was easy to hear.

@rivrivrivera2916 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how you detail the water profile by the ppm and qty in gram . Not many people do that !! Cool!

@ButterNBread182 Жыл бұрын

Just awesome man!

@JasonSmith-nt6rl Жыл бұрын

Great Job, next project to tackle, thanks for the share.

@Giannidude Жыл бұрын

Great job brewmaster, keep up the good work!! Your videos are awesome, I'm always motivated to brew my next batch after watching 😁 Kind regards from Belgium

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!

@Duo_Seraphim Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, man! I'll be making something like this soon!

@TroubleBrewing Жыл бұрын

You always pack so much good info in these videos sir! Cheers! Looks like an AWESOME beer!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it man! This was certainly one of my absolute favorites. Cheers!

@robbrasmussen7568 Жыл бұрын

Maybe one of your best videos and beers. A truly deep dive as always. Thank you Steve! Keep up the great work!🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

@Jango1989 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a stupendous beer! Well worth the wait 🍻. Belgium beer is amazing and it's great to see you properly age some!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

It really is! Thank you!

@dylanconnell1609 Жыл бұрын

Man this is great! I'm getting back into brewing and your videos are so helpful. Thank you!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them!!

@jdavis2581 Жыл бұрын

You are fired up in this one my dude. Love to see it!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

This beer was damn good!!

@ElementaryBrewingCo Жыл бұрын

Love this style!!! Never brewed it though, definitely need to give it a shot!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Give it a try, it's 100% worth it!

@Ping_Localh0st127 Жыл бұрын

I got goosebumps when you shared your excitement. Well done!

@digitalFig Жыл бұрын

Nice! Good on ya for nailing it and exercising the required patience. Congrats on the great beer!! 🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@nerdaccount Жыл бұрын

I do love my trappist beer and it seems amazing making a beer like it is ... possible. Thanks for all your teaching!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's why I do this, I hope to show it is indeed possible to make this at home!

@jettgreen1234 Жыл бұрын

I was able to get my hands on Westvleteren 12 a few years ago and have wanted to make it ever since. This looks amazing! Thank you for the video!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@texasruegg Жыл бұрын

Great video! I will certainly give this a try. Keep up the good work.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@NoMusiciansInMusicAnymore Жыл бұрын

I have to say again how much I appreciate the metric measures but wanted to mention the colour coding on the malt names, great effect! Also I've never been happier that someone enjoyed their home brew haha, looks like you have really done well and absolutely have to have another run at it!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you appreciate it!!

@bobdole4573 Жыл бұрын

Super video! Thanks! I'm getting more and more a fan of Belgian beers.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@waynebunker2071 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent and informative video. Thank you. I want to try this recipe.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It is worth making for sure!

@Vegas_Des Жыл бұрын

Cool brewing video. I have just recently discovered Trappist beer and it will be my go to beer this fall/winter. Cheers 🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Cheers! It's a perfect beer for that season

@andrevangijsel957 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you succeeded. 6 months is quite long but worth the wait if everything was done properly.

@tomtunello2377 Жыл бұрын

Looks delicious! My brother and I are Belgian beer lovers and we are starting a brewery in our area. This video adds to the inspiration to keep pushing for that goal. Our late mother loved Belgian beers and we are making a triple in her honor. This helps to put things in perspective, salut'!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

If you build it, they will come!

@karlfischer6250 9 ай бұрын

A lovely video, well presented with infectious enthusiasm, thankyou for your effort! 🙂

@TheApartmentBrewer 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ryanarmishaw3305 Жыл бұрын

Oh hell yes!! Never been so excited to brew a beer. This is next on my list. Get my Clawhammer tomorrow.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

@stevelongdon2148 8 ай бұрын

I brewed this recipe and it is wonderful. Tasting great after three months in the bottle and it will be interesting to see how it changes over time.

@PRH0210 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous stuff. I've spent a lot of time in Brussels ... made a tripel last year, will be making "your" quad this year. I watched the video whilst sipping an ABT 12 ... thanks, inspirational as always

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

It's such a lovely place. Best of luck with the brew!

@gerardnatale2387 Жыл бұрын

Mother of Quad! you make awesome beer. I hope the wedding guests who got some have enjoyed it as much as you are . Cheers!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

They did! Although not all of them waited 3 more months haha

@bayhawkwilcox Жыл бұрын

I love the way you are so stoked over this beer! I can't wait until I am capable of brewing such a beer. I have the Clawhammer 10 gallon 240v system, however I have lost 2 temperature control refrigerators in the past few months.......and now no temperature control. Love the videos, keep up the great content.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Just let it ride man! If you can get it pitched at 65-68 F you're good to go

@cesaralexanderruizcardozo8512 10 ай бұрын

I brewed a Belgian Quad few months ago but wanted to try Abbaye from fermentis. It definitely adds a lot of esters after just 1 month of aging into the bottles. Been trying 1-2 per month and it is absolutely fantastic how its evolution is and all these kind of beers can give. Thanks for sharing your experiences and brews and knowledge!!!

@tarasmorskyi4525 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear for such success. I've had the same in the past with wee heavy which went to the limit of alcohol tolerance of yeast (I know it's a bit of the style) and left it for a year trying a bottle of it every 2-3 months. That beer is still the best heavy beer I've ever made.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That sounds absolutely delicious! You have to age these strong beers, there's no other way!

@peccus7743 Жыл бұрын

Im on a brewing hiatus of about a year but vids and entusiasm like this make me feel like picking it up again. I actually have D-180 and dark sugar in a box to… Thanks man.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

You should!

@TedeTVs Жыл бұрын

My boy nailed it 🍺🥲🤌🏻 What a treat of a video. Skål.🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!

@lucidhoody4208 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the successful brew! No better feeling than nailing it XD

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That's true!

@ninkasihomebrewer8226 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 📹 😀

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@terryt-rexhanke746 Жыл бұрын

You really got me excited about home brewing with this one

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

It's an awesome feeling knowing you can make this at home!

@hikai5285 Жыл бұрын

When a brewer has to shed a tear when tasting the first sip of his masterpiece... This is dedication! My highest respect.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thekris4378 Жыл бұрын

I generally have to be in the mood for a Belgian, but I do definitely appreciate all the hard work and patience that goes into it. My go to beers are generally IPAs and stouts. I recently started home brewing about five months ago and definitely appreciating everything that goes into the final product, including sometimes the longer wait.🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Congrats on starting homebrewing! Some things are definitely worth waiting for. Cheers!

@ddouglas3687 Жыл бұрын

Hey, great work you're doing! Recently dug out my brewing equip. because I miss a really good wheat beer. I always do a triple decoction because it just tastes better. Lol. I pitch with Saison and it's great right out of the fermenter! This quad looks amazing and is definitely one I'll be doing as close to your specs as possible. But 6 mo's! Glad I found your channel and I'm subscribed!

@fyhaskamdig Жыл бұрын

Great video. Belgian quadrupel is my favourite style too. Cheers 🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@LamentingEnemy Жыл бұрын

Damn, now that's a good looking beer. Great video!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jakobbruhspenning Ай бұрын

The importance of waiting for Belgian beer is so important! One of our styles is by law made with only wild yeasts and aged more than 3 years, oude geuze

@christianknudsen1919 Жыл бұрын

Skål! from Denmark. Your enthusiasm is just - how do you say in english - adorable😁 makes me want to head downstairs to my little brewery right now. Nice job👍

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Haha I'm glad I could inspire you!

@mikem4984 Жыл бұрын

Quad & Dubbel not my favorite styles but this sounds amazing! Congrats!

@brianmuscat7191 Жыл бұрын

Will definitely make, don't know when but will.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Do it!

@AddkisonAlesAndLagers Жыл бұрын

You just can't beat a dark Belgian-style beer. I need to get another one brewed soon. Very well shot video too btw! I got into brewing for Belgian Dark and Saison. When done well, they are incomparable to anything else.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

So true, I'm excited to get working on a dubbel and a dark saison hopefully soon. Cheers!

@CampyCamper 6 ай бұрын

Would love to be able to make a good quad or tripel some time in the future. Amazing beers

@davidrogers6262 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! Thanks for putting this one out.I now know why mine came out less carbonated. I let it secondary ferment in a glass carboy and primed with just corn sugar. and no added bottle conditioning yeast. Thanks for showing the error of my ways. Cheers!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Yup, that yeast can be nearly spent by the time comes to bottle. Cheers!

@TheDraughtLine Жыл бұрын

Man. You got me salivating while watching the video hehe. This beer Sounds amazing, I’m sold. I’m switching to BIAB soon. This one is at the top of the list to make. I had similar experiences in the past with a stout and a batch of cider. After a month I bottled them and the stout tasted ok but nothing to brag about. The cider I was ready to dump down the toilet. However I had bottled them and dumping them was gonna take some time (dumping individual bottles, washing them, dry store them , etc) so I kept procrastinating. In the meantime they sat there for another month. Out of curiosity I put a couple of bottles in the fridge just to try and compare and wow. The difference a few more weeks did. Totally get the waiting stage. Great job w this.

@jbrown7403 Жыл бұрын

Spent a long afternoon at Westvleteren several years ago….magical! 🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!!

@scottt6658 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@smaster15 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! I appreciate your content a lot! This has convinced me to let my dubbel age longer than 2-3 months :)

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Let it go for another few months, you'll be happy you did!

@reneaclark7689 Жыл бұрын

I don't normally like super dark beers, however, this one sounds amazing! I might have to brew one.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

It's certainly different than most dark beers for sure. It's worth it!

@tachyonpulses625 3 ай бұрын

These are a fav to brew. If you ever get on the wild side of things, secondary with about 3lbs of Tart cherries. NOT sweet cherries. Ask me how I know. Appreciate you attention to details and how you get right to the point without added fluff. I've been brewing off and on for about 17yrs now with varying degree of success. You're like the Home Brewer I always strived to be! Cheers

@adamgorka368 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome I love how happy you are w this, it's contagious haha it's a little soon but maybe ill order my next set of ingredients hehehe

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Do it! Its so worth it!

@terryt-rexhanke746 Жыл бұрын

I must try this

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@edwardmeradith2419 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed!!

@tommanning7337 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhhh mannnnnnn!!!!!!! One of my favorite styles, I’m drooling right now. 😁👍🏻👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🍺

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Haha yesss! So worth the wait

@stephenkintner3822 Жыл бұрын

Quads are one of my favorite styles. Saving this recipe for next June/July. Have the Weizenbock recipe you made last year aging at the moment!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!!

@herbbowers769 Жыл бұрын

I am brewing this beer today. Hope it's epic!

@herbbowers769 Жыл бұрын

So brewday went well. I am about 5 pts over your gravity. LIttle apprehensive about getting the bottling and carbonation correct. Haven't bottles for a long time. Any tips?

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Over target gravity isn't a bad thing for this beer at all. Just be patient for the fermentation to finish up and try to bulk age if you can before bottling. Be sure to use either champagne yeast or CBC-1 to bottle with and store them cold before opening so the carbonation stays in the beer

@Bullsbrew551 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t brewed a dark beer yet and was thinking of brewing one for the winter. I think you may have convinced me which one. I realize it will be almost spring to age it but that’s OK. I really like the epic pour music.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

It is well worth it, just be sure to age!

@OutdoorFarmTGM Жыл бұрын

Great video. I love dark beer more then enething.. uselly I brew Stout and bock for me and lager for my father because he dont like dark beer, Definitely inspired me to brew this one thanks

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!

@estoware Жыл бұрын

I make Christmas beers every year in June and let it sit until Christmas before I touch it. It’s mostly a quad but not dark. It’s amber and has some spices added. Coriander, Orange peel and Rosemary. Last year even with Juniper Berries. This combination counters the sweetness which develops over conditioning. It’s like you said not sugar I think the combination of the spices produce the very pleasant taste. I overwhelmed myself with it too. And I safe beers over the years and still have one bottle from 2015 left. A little taste-party with my best friend between Christmas and New Year is obligatory and shoots tears in our eyes after the 3rd goblet each from a different year between 3 and 5 years old. This is real Christmas!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Breaking out old bottles is so much fun. Cheers!

@Vykk_Draygo Жыл бұрын

A beer I've wanted to make for a while. Such a great style. Edit: I actually have your Christmas Quad saved in my Brewfather recipes. I'll probably switch it to this.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I would 100% recommend switching at least the base beer over to this. If you want to keep the spices though, I bet they would blend well for a Christmas beer. Cheers!

@Soulflayerr 6 ай бұрын

You have inspired me to undertake a Belgian journey of my own! Curses! They sure are delicious!

@patrickbedroske9392 Жыл бұрын

You totally had a 'moment' there! I have one imperial stout left will be over a year old at Christmas.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@fuhmeable Жыл бұрын

Great Job! I have made a few these and have issues getting the beer to attenuate properly. I think the Step Mash is the missing link for me!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That, plus ensuring your grain bill is simple as possible, and taking good care of your fermentation. There are a lot of things that help this beer move along!

@LipovBog Жыл бұрын

Very good channel!

@HOMEBREW4LIFE Жыл бұрын

Great video and thumbnail braj!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@Tomtiburon Жыл бұрын

Well Done! Greetz from Germany!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joshualarsen9897 Жыл бұрын

Definitely taking some notes from your experience here. I can't do a Belgian Quad yet since I lack the oxygenation equipment, but once I do it's first on my list for big beers.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I think you still could pull it off without O2, just do a longer aeration than usual with whatever method you do have.

@vikramjitsingh4538 7 ай бұрын

higher oxy levels of atleast 10 ppm are necessary for the yeast to build their lipid levels and ferment the beer properly........at such a high gravity yeast need that extra Oxy........rest of the video is just just awesome Steve.........maybe you should consider turning pro at some point man.......cheers

@vikramjitsingh4538 7 ай бұрын

love the details of your process.......really not many get into those details.......have a good one

@Unsub-Me-Now Жыл бұрын

Great looking beer! I made a Belgian Brown Ale not not far back and it lacked body. Still good, but wish there was more there.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I tried making my own Belgian brown recently as well and it was a total flop.

@BroswithBeerandPants Жыл бұрын

Brewed this in November. Bottled at the end of December. Just had my first bottle of this batch, and it was absurdly flavorful with very strong dark fruit (plum) taking the main show. I plan on having one bottle per month until I think it's at it's peak. I have lots of bottles for tasting on the monthly basis, I've put five 24oz bottles awayfor very long term aging, to see how it is at one, two, three years etc. Looking forward to how it changes over time.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Yeah it's incredible how that flavor comes in over time and how it changes! Cheers!

@BroswithBeerandPants 5 ай бұрын

Coming back to this almost a year later. I think the quad I brewed (using this recipe) is just hitting its stride. Unfortunately, I am down to just a few bottles left but after a year+ in the bottle, it’s really delicious and I’ve had loads of people compliment the beer. I’m definitely going to be brewing it again, probably in March.

@NWsmallbatchBrewing Жыл бұрын

damn your description makes me yearn to taste your beer lol. Cheers.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That's the idea! Cheers!

@garylynn453 Жыл бұрын

I had been to the monasteries in Belgium when was in Army. And have told people...however they say I can't wait that long to drink them.. I always put some away for months later, even the following year...longest was 2 years. Its like night and day pretty much

@Fairlylocalhomebrewery Жыл бұрын

This guy is the alton brown of home brewing. Thanks for the info. Really great.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoy the content!

@GavM Жыл бұрын

Amazing vid. Your reaction to that beer means that I will brew it. Will brew your triple too. Thanks man.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Those two were among the top 3 beers this year I think. I hope you get great results too!

@SchmegmaOnToast Жыл бұрын

Congrats on a successful brew! And a difficult, nevertheless🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scotttippetts3794 Жыл бұрын

Nice. (The monk-chorale music cracked me up - great choice!) You've inspired me to try something very similar. I'm curious to see if I can get some of the cherry-ish notes into this that Bestmalz' Red-X hints at, that might work well in the overall flavor profile. E.g., instead of the Munich (since Red-X is kind of a Munich malt anyway). Go ahead, chug that beer! No shame in that!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Do it! It's worth making! I think you can get cherry notes from Caramunich malts depending on concentration.

@user-nn2nj4nc8j 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Always informative. Have brewed a few of your recipes already :) Did you add any extra yeast during bottling, and if so, which one?

@TheApartmentBrewer 10 ай бұрын

I used lallemand CBC-1 for bottle conditioning this one.

@nobbynobbs8182 Жыл бұрын

That's a fine looking beer

@ericenos1097 Жыл бұрын

Love monk beers was shocked to hear Spencer folded.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

That was a really painful blow. I was hoping to make it out there for a video one day

@ericenos1097 Жыл бұрын

@@TheApartmentBrewer I just tried a whiskey from Berkshire Distillers that was made from Spencers beer its really good.

@vruychev Жыл бұрын

I've always been intimidated by this one in particular. I will steal your recipe and give it a try. One knows a beer is good, when the knees bent while sipping on it...

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Don't be intimidated at all! It's not too hard if you can be patient with it!

@filmscorefreak Жыл бұрын

I believe that some of the official classics, like Westvleteren, use only base malt and dark candi sugar...so perhaps a way to get more esters is to increase the candi sugar and decrease the specialty malts, especially my nemesis, aromatic malt lol. Regardless, congrats on your brew! Great video, really enjoyed.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

This is true, I think. I think this is how I will do my dubbel when the time comes. Cheers!

@ItsBugtronic Жыл бұрын

Agreed Quads kinda sit in a class of it own. While I am still on the hunt for my all time favorite beer style. I can honestly say Quad is my favorite Belgian Style. 100% it is a beer that needs to age. Really great video! Cool to see you adapt your process after seeing how the monks make the bier. Just started exploring barrel aging and think a quad has to be on the list. have you experimented with any barrel aging?

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! I want to get into barrel aging something but it seems like a ton of work. I don't know if its completely worth it on the homebrew scale right now, but I have some, albeit very expensive, options.

@ItsBugtronic Жыл бұрын

@@TheApartmentBrewer I've been experimenting with small scale barrels normally reserved for cocktails, it's a great way to get started without dedicated a whole batch. But I can totally understand having reservations. Cheers!

@christopheroliva461 Жыл бұрын

It might be interesting to see if open fermenting (like Westvleteren) for a few days pushes esters more for you. When krausen starts to drop, cap it and let it ride as you did.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

I am willing to bet it would. I don't want to open ferment in my basement for fear of mold though.

@christopheroliva461 Жыл бұрын

@@TheApartmentBrewer you mean you don't have a sanitized fermentation room like the monks? Kidding. I've seen some folks partially cover with cheesecloth, or foil, or the lids for this reason. I think the concern would be prior to krausen rising--once it starts going, mold shouldn't be a concern except for what ends up on top of the krausen, but by then you'd hopefully have more than 2% ABV to kill off anything. Plus, you would be top cropping each day to remove anything (including a harvest!). Otherwise, underpitching might be another option. Desperately want to make it out to Belgium. Far and away some of my favorite beers. Cheers.

@brewshedproject1647 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Definitely inspired me to get started so it’s ready for winter. ❤

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It will definitely be the tail end of winter when it's really hitting its stride, but this doesn't have to be a seasonal beer!

@kellywoods5810 Жыл бұрын

Someone had a beergasm

@glleon80517 Жыл бұрын

Steve, this is easily the best video on beer brewing I have ever watched! Can you age in the keg or is bottle conditioning key to the result? Not a fan of bottling and don’t have a beer gun. Yet…

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! You can definitely bulk keg condition this beer. Just be sure to give it time, that is the only way to get the best results!

@PeterZsadanyi Жыл бұрын

If you want a killer head, have a step at around 52-55C for 20minutes. Step mash itself does not do the trick itself. (However the head looked fine) The 51-55C range is that accountable for the head retention. Protein link formation is happening in that range. loved the sound effect in this vid and it is good see your enthusiasm shine trough from this episode. :) It really looks like Belgian beers are the closest to the chest.

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Every time I've done a protein rest with modern malts it's absolutely destroyed the head retention, when done for 15 min or less, so I stopped doing them. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@luisagra385 Жыл бұрын

That seems godly. Funny how u talk abt like a child 🤣. Always love the way u explore the making of these great beers. I'm getting into sugar producing (working as analyst) and have a dream of working with beer, after my internship. Do continue enriching my knowledge, as always thank you.

@joeljohnson3509 10 ай бұрын

Did you age more of those? I would be curious if it changed even more. Love your channel! Cheers from Montana! 🍻

@TheApartmentBrewer 10 ай бұрын

No :( I need to make this again!!

@packattack2893 Жыл бұрын

I once brewed a Belgian Dubbel and aged it for a year=AMAZING!

@neodammarang Жыл бұрын

Another Great video and really appreciated the love you put into making that beer. One question that I have, how many gallons of wort is going into the fermenter if you only use 8 gallons of water and boil for 90 minutes ?

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 5.5 gallons into the fermenter

@neodammarang Жыл бұрын

@@TheApartmentBrewer thanks! I also misheard and thought you were using 240 not 110. If i let my CH run at 240/boil for 90 mins there might be 3 gallons left :)

@1TheLord1 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great to me. A bit the same happened with my recent double. Great beer, just lacking a bit of esters. I have a hard time pushing them out. Cheers!

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

Sounds like we have similar issues, maybe open fermentation would help?

@1TheLord1 Жыл бұрын

@@TheApartmentBrewer definetly something to consider. Was also thinking of pitching at like 62. I believe that's what Jamal recommends. I'm not to keen on changing pitch rate, it's a knife edge to get esters but no flaws that way.

@DFDSArt Жыл бұрын

Will brew this Next year in the summer, so that i can raise the temps up to 25C during fermentation. Sadly i can chill down, but not heat up. As usual, great video, great recepie :)

@TheApartmentBrewer Жыл бұрын

If you have a fermentation fridge, just turn off the chilling. You'd be surprised how much heat this yeast can crank out, especially in an insulated environment like that

@DFDSArt Жыл бұрын

@@TheApartmentBrewer Makes sense for me. Then the brew will be done earlier :)