Golden Strong Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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Brew a deceptively strong Belgian Golden Strong Ale that's crisp, dry, and dangerously drinkable with signature fruit esters and gentle spice.
Makes 5 gallons of Golden Strong Ale
All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Belgian strong golden ale style
Fast, fruity and dry
All the gravity here comes from pale extract, so the beer is clean straight through and the finish is what you taste. BE-256 attenuates hard and throws a big fruity fermentation aroma with no clove behind it, since it is not a phenolic strain. It drops out well too.
Ferment at 64-79°F
Attenuation 82-86%
Flocculation High
Fruity, fast, strong
The classic Belgian balance
The abbey house strain, giving fruity esters and peppery phenolics together, which is the traditional character for a golden strong. It leaves a little more malt than BE-256 does, so the beer finishes rounder. A vigorous top cropper.
Ferment at 64-78°F
Attenuation 74-78%
Flocculation Medium
Fruit and phenolic balance
Crisp, tart and bone dry
Saisonstein is an Omega hybrid of French and Belgian saison strains, spicy and tart with a silky mouthfeel, and it can take a beer bone dry. It keeps working long after most strains have stopped, so make sure fermentation has genuinely finished before you bottle.
Ferment at 64-80°F
Attenuation 82-100%
Flocculation Low-Medium
Spicy, tart, relentlessly dry
✅ Advanced all-grain brewing with clear step-by-step guidance
Flavor Profile & Beer Style
Golden Strong Ale is a classic Belgian style known for its light color, high alcohol content, and surprisingly drinkable character. This beer features subtle fruit esters, gentle spice, and a crisp malt backbone that finishes dry and refreshing despite its strength. The Pilsen malt base provides a clean, pale canvas for the Belgian yeast to express its complex fruity and spicy character.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Golden Strong Ale at home:
Briess Pilsen Malt Base
Briess Caramel 40L Malt
Saaz Hops (bittering and flavor)
Your choice of dry yeast
Step-by-step brewing instructions
Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your Golden Strong Ale follows a classic Belgian ale brewing process:
Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars with a balanced mash profile for a crisp, dry Belgian character.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add Saaz hops for gentle bittering and delicate European hop flavor.
Ferment: Ferment with Belgian high gravity yeast until dry and fully attenuated for complex fruit esters and spice character.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks from brew day to glass.
This all-grain Golden Strong Ale delivers a deceptively strong Belgian ale with complex yeast character, a dry finish, and a light golden appearance that hides its strength beautifully.
New to Liquid Yeast?
Liquid yeast can deliver excellent fermentation performance and a wider range of strain options, but it’s a living, perishable product that requires a little extra care.
Liquid yeast may arrive warm. Ice packs help reduce heat exposure but do not guarantee cold arrival.
Refrigerate it when received and plan to brew as soon as possible.
We recommend adding an insulated mailer + ice pack to liquid yeast orders.
During May–September, dry yeast is strongly recommended due to higher shipping temperatures.
Liquid yeast is final sale and cannot be replaced due to heat exposure during transit.
All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
Fans of Belgian strong ales and Trappist-style beers
Brewers who appreciate complex, yeast-driven beers with high drinkability
This batch is perfect for sharing with friends who enjoy premium craft beer, pouring a beautiful golden ale with hidden strength and Belgian sophistication.
Golden Strong Ale Specs
Batch Size: 5 gallons
ABV: ~6.2%
Original Gravity: 1.064
Style: Belgian Strong Golden Ale
Bitterness: Moderate
Color: Pale gold
Recommended Dry Yeast: Belgian ale yeast (SafAle BE-256)
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Golden Strong Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
A light-colored yet high-strength ale brewed with Belgian yeast for fruity esters and subtle spice, balanced by crisp malt flavor and a clean, dry finish that keeps it refreshing and drinkable.
What's Inside the Golden Strong Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Golden Strong Ale at home:
Briess Pilsen Malt Base
Briess Caramel 40L Malt
Saaz Hops (bittering and flavor)
Your choice of dry yeast
Step-by-step brewing instructions
Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.
Make Your Next Batch with the Golden Strong Ale Beer Recipe Kit
Brewing a golden strong ale at home lets you experience how Belgian yeast transforms simple ingredients into complex flavor. This kit teaches fermentation control while producing a smooth, strong beer that drinks lighter than its alcohol level suggests.
Easy Steps to Making Golden Strong Ale Beer
Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Golden Strong Ale is more rewarding than ever with our Golden Strong Ale 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.
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Looking For Instructions?
Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.
No. This is an ingredient-only recipe kit. You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup including a mash tun, brew kettle, and fermentation equipment.
Is this beer very strong?
Yes. Golden Strong Ale is higher in alcohol but remains light, dry, and easy to drink.
Is this beer sweet?
No. Despite its strength, the beer finishes dry and crisp rather than sweet.
How long does this beer take to brew?
Brew day takes about 4-5 hours for mashing, sparging, boiling, and cooling. Fermentation takes about 2 weeks, and the beer is ready to drink in about 4 weeks total.
Is this recipe kit beginner-friendly?
This kit is intended for experienced brewers with all-grain equipment. If you are new to brewing, we recommend starting with our extract-based Golden Strong Ale Beer Recipe Kit, which uses a simpler steep-and-boil process.
Can I brew this year-round?
Yes. This recipe kit is available year-round. Its light color and dry, refreshing character make it great for warmer months, while its Belgian complexity pairs beautifully with holiday meals and celebrations.
Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Golden Strong Ale 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Golden Strong Ale flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.
