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I am thinking about doing a Biab grand cru recipe for next xmas, probably 20 litres or less.
From a little research I am thinking that I should go with a majority of pale or pilsner malt, something like Northern brewer hops for bittering and maybe some hallertauer or saaz for finishing, I would also look to add candi sugar which I guess will need to be clear for the light colour.
Is there anything that should be in the recipe that I haven't mentioned?
Or any hints or tips for other additions, I've seen honey in some but I'm generally not a fan of the cloying sweetness, though I'm not sure I've tried it in beer, thanks.
 
I tried a Rodenbach Grand Cru a few months back, which I guess is one of the most renowned. It was very vinous and, to my taste, with some sourness. Something like this recipe would appear to be somewhere close. The Special B should add some of the vinous notes and the Wyeast 3763 is reputed to be the Rodenbach strain. As with many of the Belgian styles, I suspect it will all be about the yeast, once you've got a half-decent grain/hop bill worked out and I would be very keen to try that one if I were doing it.
 
Thanks mtw, that looks like a dark beer recipe to my inexperienced eye, I was looking for more of a grand cru/triple type thing, I'll keep looking and if I find one ill post an update, cheers.
 
Rivvo said:
Thanks mtw, that looks like a dark beer recipe to my inexperienced eye, I was looking for more of a grand cru/triple type thing, I'll keep looking and if I find one ill post an update, cheers.
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I guess we could say... define "Grand Cru"!

There are many variations, and it appears to be a wine term that has been adopted by breweries for varous 'superior' brews, especially for those with vinous qualities. If you're looking at the pale colour of the Brweferm kit Grand Cru, for example, it is just one of a number of possible takes on it.

Anyway, if you want a very strong blonde/tripel, details of my recommedation are here. I've got a third batch yeast starter going as I type!
 
Thanks for that, my good lady has ordered me the Stan heironymous book which I am eagerly awaiting, I will see if there's anything in there to assist.
 
I have brewed Brewferms offering of a Grand Cru and it produces a beer which is darker than a blonde but has the distinctive flavour of Leffe Blonde. It is described as "herbal" but to me tastes vaguely of cloves.
I think it is one of my favourites. The flavour is superb. Is that what you are looking for?
 
Probably something similar, I am aware that this label seems to be put on beers regardless of actual style, but I tried one similar in Belgium which was a slightly darker blond, I will wait and see what the book says (if anything).
 

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