{"product_id":"golden-rule-belgian-golden-strong-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Golden Rule Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry yeast update:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit now includes 2 sachets Fermentis SafAle BE-256 Belgian Strong Ale Dry Yeast. It does not use liquid yeast, so yeast ice protection is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGolden Rule Belgian Golden Strong Ale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelgian Golden Strong Ale is famous for looking bright and inviting while carrying far more strength than its pale color suggests. The style grew from Belgian strong pale ales built with pale malt, simple sugar, expressive yeast, firm-but-clean bitterness, and lively carbonation. The best examples are not heavy; they are dry, aromatic, peppery, fruity, and dangerously smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Rule takes its name from the rule that makes this beer work: keep the recipe elegant and let fermentation discipline do the hard work. This kit is designed for a deep-gold Belgian strong ale with pear, light citrus, peppery spice, subtle honeyed malt, noble hop balance, and a crisp finish that keeps the beer from drinking sweet or syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extract version keeps the brew day shorter while preserving the style’s pale, dry profile with Pilsen Light DME, a small specialty-grain steep, and clear candi sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the extract with grains version. If you prefer the other brew-day format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-rule-belgian-golden-strong-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eGolden Rule Belgian Golden Strong Ale all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Golden Strong Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated OG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.076–1.082\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.006–1.010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8.2–8.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate-firm, ~28–34 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian yeast with controlled warm finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a pale golden beer with a rocky white head, bright Belgian yeast aromatics, gentle noble-hop spice, and a dry finish. The ABV is high, but the beer should feel graceful rather than thick. Good yeast health, oxygenation, and temperature control are what make the kit shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a healthy pack of 2 sachets Fermentis SafAle BE-256 Belgian Strong Ale Dry Yeast, oxygenate well, and pitch around 64–66°F. Hold the first 24–48 hours controlled, then allow the beer to rise gradually into the low 70s°F so it can finish dry. Confirm stable gravity before packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 lbs total: two 3 lb packs plus one 1 lb pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarafoam® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Belgian Candi Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrian Golding Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 sachets Fermentis SafAle BE-256 Belgian Strong Ale Dry Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Muslin Grain Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissolve DME off heat to prevent scorching, steep the small specialty grain charge in the 150–155°F range, add clear candi sugar late in the boil, and avoid letting early fermentation run too warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e and use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for the actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and target carbonation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/golden-rule-belgian-golden-strong-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-dry-yeast-instructions-2026-05-12.pdf?v=1778628390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Golden Rule Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51295254315286,"sku":"recipe-golden-rule-belgian-golden-strong-extract-5gal","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/belgian-golden-strong-recipe-kit-artwork---a49a2d82-509b-4771-9378-2e72237ac4f0_c6f73de0-5aca-41f5-ad30-854b7e1c26b0.png?v=1778184351","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/golden-rule-belgian-golden-strong-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}