Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Medium amber to very dark

Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to high malt aroma and complex fruity aromas are distinctive. Medium to high malt intensity can be rich, creamy and sweet. Fruity complexity along with soft roasted malt flavor adds distinct character.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium

Perceived Bitterness: Low to medium

Fermentation Characteristics: Very little or no diacetyl character should be perceived. Low levels of phenolic spiciness may be perceived.

Body: Medium to full

Additional Notes:

These beers are often (though not always) brewed with dark Belgian candy sugar. Herbs and spices are sometimes used to delicately flavor these strong ales. These beers can be well attenuated with a deceptive alcoholic strength.

Color SRM (EBC): 9-35 (18-70 EBC)
ABV: 5.6%-8.8% (7.1%-11.2%) %
IBU: 20-50
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.024 (3.1-6.1 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.064-1.096 (15.7-22.9 °Plato)