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Belgian Arles’s

hello guys,
Is anyone here brewed any type of the Strong Belgian Ales 
I have come across a few recipes for "Belgian Golden Strong Ale" and am wondering if it really takes a few months to ferment  is it really smooth at over 9%ABV  I am new to brewing and am wanting to try a more complex brew, is this a good starting place
thanks in advance

 

hi austin,
The ferment is done normally within a week, the rest of the time is for aging to allow the flavors to blend. The stronger a beer is, the more time you want it to spend aging. If you tasted it young, it might seem a bit 'rough.'

If you're new to brewing, I would personally recommend starting with something weaker in strength--such as a standard pale ale or the like. High gravity ferments present different challenges than normal gravity ferments. So I'd suggest getting some of those under your belt so you can work out your techniques.
all the best

 

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