First Belgian recipe critique please.

[Scotty]

I've knocked this recipe up as something to brew soon...

Belgian Blond for 23l

Pale Malt - 4.4kg (Haven't got any Pilsner)
Sugar - 0.6kg
Aromatic Malt - 0.3kg
Wheat Malt - 0.3kg

Saaz - 24.3 IBU at 60mins
Saaz - 1.4 IBU at 5mins

Yeast - T-58

OG - 1.062
IBU - 25.7
EBC - 14.8

Thoughts?

[bazza]

I think it looks great. My only improvement suggestion would be to try to find some liquid Belgian yeast if you can. I find T-58 to be lacking in the Belgian character I get from the various liquid yeasts.

[Scotty]

Cheers bazza, I would go the liquid yeast route but I tend to brew 'ad hoc'. Dried yeast is easiest for me. I've got some S-33 too if that would be any good?

[bazza]

I think I replied to your other post then with the same comment.

I like the recipe though. I'd brew that!

[Scotty]

Yeah, I noticed! I think for my first go, I'll try the T-58 and if I like it then great, if not then I'll move on.

Cheers for the advice!

[bazza]

Absolutely. The best way to make these determinations is to just try things and decide what you like. My tastes may be completely different. Good luck to you!

[jonnyt]

I've found T-58 gives a very distinctive Belgian Flavour, more so than some liquid yeasts.