Belgian Pale Ale Recipe and Tasting - Jar of Destiny Challenge - Brew Dudes

Belgian Pale Ale is the second beer in this round of our Jar of Destiny series.
Jar of Destiny, where we pick a random style every 3 months and we research and brew a recipe at the will of the jar, has delivered yet again another style we might not regularly try and brew.
This beer was 83% Belgian Pale malt and 17% Caravienne malt. This beer poured a deep orange with a nice fluffy head.
The aroma was ester and bread malt forward. There was very mild Belgian like clove/phenol character; which we appreciated.
The flavor was more bread and a touch of hop spiciness. Hard to pull apart the hop character from the yeast character. Not a surprise as this is what you'd expect from a Belgian style ale.
We both found this one drinkable and interesting to sip and tease out the flavor profiles. An enjoyable round for a style I wouldn't necessarily be inspired to brew.
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[@pv4669]

Looks tasty! One of my favorite styles! DeKonninck (DK) is the quintessential; the pride of Antwerp. They have a great brewery tour/experience. There should be virtually no Belgian yeast character, almost lager like. Olympic Yeast Labs-049 is the DK strain. Special B really helps make the beer. Thanks Dudes!

[@richardhowarth4230]

Brew dudes love the video, quick question. Which of the jar of destiny picks of beers you wouldn't normally brew has surprised you the most ? And been the nicest?
Love you guys 👍👍👍

[@TheOriginalWFGeorge]

That beer looks delicious. A buddy of mine turned me on to WLP575 for belgians PAs, to me that's always the best choice for yeast

[@egruber50]

Well done Mike, glad you enjoyed this beer. Brewing Belgians can be a lot of fun. Brewed the Dark Saison in the Craft Beer & Brewing magazine today with a bit of a twist. Going to use oak spirals soaked in Rum. Congrats on your beer. Looks like both of you liked it.

[@NathanYager1337]

I love these "cara" malts. Color + character of the malt. Nice work dudes.

[@lekcom62]

looks amazing yum

[@pattonmoore]

One of my favorite recipes!

[@chrisz8532]

Nice one fellas 🍻

[@curtpick628]

Looks wonderful