Very quick update...the Belgian was bottled tonight. Rachael was kind enough to be convinced into capping and process went fairly smooth. Got 11 - 22 oz. bottles and 24 - 12 oz. bottles. Sampled a small amount that was left over and definitely has a good flavor and some kick. Estimated at 8.92% ABV. Hints of clove and the orange come through - but only in minor amounts so not overpowering.
Only disappointment with this one is that clearly I took too many gravity readings and samples out of the buckets during the fermenting process -- need to be more patient, leave along, and only take small, necessary samples in the future. Seems like I lost 9 - 12 oz beers to gravity readings and samples. Future batches intend to only take minimal amounts out and many fewer readings. Definitely a learning process....
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