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[SchwanzBrewer]

Ever use Special B instead of the ESM?  Just wondering about relying on the D-90 to provide the all dark fruits, etc.

 

I've used special B several times. It's a nice malt, but like all character malts it can get in the way if you use too much. It's also less fermentable than D-90. The D-90 will completely ferment and like the abbey monks claim, leave a more digestible beer.

[Poptop]

I've got about 3 ounces of B slated for color adjustment with all doubt it will be perceptible.

[Genesee Ted]

I've done several dubbels since this thread petered off. Don't be tempted to get the gravity too high. Focus on highly attenuative and healthy yeast and a very easily fermentable wort.

[denny]

I've done several dubbels since this thread petered off. Don't be tempted to get the gravity too high. Focus on highly attenuative and healthy yeast and a very easily fermentable wort.

 

THIS^^^^  1.065 is plenty high enough OG for a dubbel, because you want it to finish very low.

[Poptop]

Thanks Fellas. Tis the Season for these beers.