On a weekend trip to Washington D.C. last summer, my girlfriend and I spent a wonderful afternoon at Brasserie Beck drinking our way through their excellent selection of Belgian beers. Should you find yourself in our Nation’s capital be sure to stop in.
The DeKoninck was her favorite and so (as frequently happens) I was requested to brew up my finest clone. By sheer coincidence the recipe appeared in that month’s issue of BYO (Jul/Aug 2008) magazine!
Recipe Notes/Substitutions:
-The yeast called for in the original recipe is a seasonal strain – as is the one listed in this recipe. If you can’t find it then look for the Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes or WLP550 Belgian Ale, which is the one I used the first time I brewed this.
- The original recipe called for Styrian Goldings hops, but I haven’t been able to find them at the homebrew store lately. Aurora hops are labeled as a high alpha Styrian, and I quite like them in this beer.
- This recipe also appears in my favorite home brewing book (who’s name I won’t mention because you’re probably tired of hearing about it).
- If you like Fat Tire give this recipe – and the original DeKoninck a try.
DeKoninck |
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Date: 3/1/2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Batch Size: |
Brewer: Jimmy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boil Size: 9.35 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boil Time: 90 min | Equipment: 6 Gal Batch – Brew Pot (10 gal) and Igloo Cooler (10 Gal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ingredients |
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Beer Profile |
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Est Original |
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG |
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| Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG | Measured Final Gravity: 1.014 SG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.00 % | Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.95 % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bitterness: 25.8 IBU | Calories: 232 cal/pint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Est Color: 8.0 SRM | Color:
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Mash Profile |
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| Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge |
Total Grain Weight: 12.00 lb |
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| Sparge Water: 7.29 gal |
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F |
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| Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F |
TunTemperature: 72.0 F |
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| Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE |
Mash PH: 5.4 PH |
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Carbonation and |
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| Carbonation Type: Kegged (Forced CO2) |
Volumes of CO2: 2.5 |
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| Pressure/Weight: 14.9 PSI |
Carbonation Used: - |
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| Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F |
Age for: 0.0 days |
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| Storage Temperature: 34.0 F |
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DeKoninck |
| Belgian Pale Ale |
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Date: 3/1/2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Batch Size: |
Brewer: Jimmy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boil Size: 8.53 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boil Time: 60 min | Equipment: 6 Gal Batch – Brew Pot (10 gal) and Igloo Cooler (10 Gal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ingredients |
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Beer Profile |
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Est Original |
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG |
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| Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG | Measured Final Gravity: 1.014 SG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.11 % | Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.95 % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bitterness: 25.8 IBU | Calories: 232 cal/pint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Est Color: 11.4 SRM | Color:
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Steep grains as desired (30-60 minutes) |
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Carbonation and |
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| Carbonation Type: Kegged (Forced CO2) |
Volumes of CO2: 2.5 |
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| Pressure/Weight: 14.9 PSI |
Carbonation Used: - |
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| Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F |
Age for: 0 days |
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| Storage Temperature: 34.0 F |
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Hi there! My name is Jimmy VerVaecke and I’m a brewer. I discovered brewing in 2004 and have been hooked ever since.
My beer has won numerous awards, including one at the National level. 
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De Koninck apparently have a very special lager-like ale yeast.
It is available right now in Wyeast private collection.. You might want to order some if you re-brew this