{"product_id":"midnight-vespers-belgian-dark-strong-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Midnight Vespers Belgian Dark Strong Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry yeast update:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit now includes 2 sachets LalBrew Abbaye Belgian Ale Yeast. It does not use liquid yeast, so yeast ice protection is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMidnight Vespers Belgian Dark Strong Ale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgian Dark Strong Ale is the dramatic, dark-fruited side of abbey-style brewing: strong, layered, aromatic, and far drier than the color and strength suggest. The style should carry raisin, plum, dark caramel, soft spice, and candi-sugar depth without becoming heavy or syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidnight Vespers is built around that contrast. Belgian Pilsner malt keeps the base clean, Special B and CaraAroma push dark fruit and caramel, Abbey malt adds toasted complexity, and dark candi syrup brings the deep sugar character that defines the style. 2 sachets LalBrew Abbaye Belgian Ale Yeast provides the expressive fermentation profile and dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brew This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious Belgian strong ale for brewers who enjoy fermentation-driven complexity. It rewards oxygenation, yeast care, patient conditioning, and a careful warm finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\/midnight-vespers-belgian-dark-strong-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eMidnight Vespers Belgian Dark Strong Ale all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Dark Strong Ale \/ Quadrupel\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 ~1.088–1.098\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.010–1.016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~9.0–10.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, ~24–32 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abbey ale fermentation with 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\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaisin, plum, dark caramel, soft spice, layered candi syrup complexity, warming alcohol, and a dry finish for the strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch 2 sachets LalBrew Abbaye Belgian Ale Yeast into well-aerated wort around 64–66°F. A starter is recommended. Hold early fermentation controlled, then allow the beer to rise gradually toward 72–74°F to finish dry. Confirm stable gravity before packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 lbs supplied as two 3 lb packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Traditional Dark DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial B Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaraAroma® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbbey Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-240 Dark Belgian Candi Syrup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrian Golding Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 sachets LalBrew Abbaye Belgian Ale Yeast Abbey Ale Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Muslin Grain Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Large Muslin Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve extract off heat, add dark candi syrup late, oxygenate well, and prioritize yeast health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/midnight-vespers-belgian-dark-strong-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-dry-yeast-instructions-2026-05-12.pdf?v=1778628403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Midnight Vespers Belgian Dark 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":51296276119830,"sku":"recipe-midnight-vespers-belgian-dark-strong-extract-5gal","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/belgian-dark-strong-quadrupel-recipe-kit-artwork---5cfb02ad-3c5c-4607-89d0-f88fca3e2423_abc45c3a-1a6a-4335-8ca3-cebd14da5c5d.png?v=1778195673","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/midnight-vespers-belgian-dark-strong-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}