Duvel or Chimay inspired recipes?

[slinger]

Hey everyone, just scoping out some knowledge on Belgium strong pale/Trappist ales: Anyone know of any decent recipes of either Duvel or Chimay-like brews? I've had a look and apparently Duvel uses saaz and styrian goldings hops, but I'm not too sure on the brew process. Any feedback would be massively appreciated!

Cheers!

 

[dennisking]

Hi and welcome. Never brewed any Belgium beers but a few on here have. One of our sponsors, the malt miller sell Belgium grains and yeast.

 

[morethanworts]

Shared my two Tripel brews here viewtopic.php?f=21&t=45030&hilit=+Tripel

Check out contributions from phettebs and Asalpaws too. (and I'm sure many more)

 

[dennisdk2000]

The Clone Brew book has a recipe for a Chimay clone.

Dennis

 

[morethanworts]

Whitelabs 500 is reported to be the Chimay yeast; 570 is reckoned to be the Duvel. Wyeast has equivalents. See here http://www.mrmalty.com/yeast.htm

There will be a few recipes about, all of which are likely to have a Pilsner malt base, though with hop schedules that may vary slightly. (I'm assuming you don't mean the darker Chimays) The yeast plays such a big part in these styles that you'll probably get a stylish beer, whatever the exact recipe.

 

[slinger]

Thanks guys, I'll have a look around!