Chop & Brew is joined once again by Wyeast brand manager Michael Dawson for a backyard brew session. The goal: a high-gravity Belgian Dark Strong Ale. We discuss what it takes to create a successful “big beer” while sampling a high-octane brew from Dawson’s homebrew cellar. Brewers, we’d love to hear your tips and techniques to high-gravity brewing. Leave a comment below this video. [Original postdate: September 4, 2013]

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Dawson’s Belgian Dark Strong Ale 2013 [What we’re brewing in this episode.]

Dawson’s Belgian Dark Strong Ale 2011 [What we’re drinking in this episode.]

Wyeast Private Collection (changes quarterly)

Can’t find Wyeast 3822 Belgian Dark Strong Ale? Consider fermenting with Wyeast 3787 Trappist High-Gravity or Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes

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