Delirium Tremens beer clone homebrew recipe?

posted on May 11, 2009 in homebrew recipes

Does anyone have a good Delirium Tremens clone recipe?

I found two:
One calls for pilsen DME, and wheat DME, seeds of paradise, ginger, and coriander.

The second calls for Golden Light DME, and seeds of paradise.

What would you add to a DT clone???

It's been a while since I've had DT but I don't recall detecting much of the spicing they mentioned, at least not more than I would attribute a healthy dose of yeast. Wheat also seems out of place, I can see the flavor I just never really knew/expected that it was part of the grain bill so perhaps you can add some.

I'd go for something like this (off the top of my head)…

~8lbs of Pilsener DME
~2lbs of Belgian Candy Sugar, light in color
~1lbs of Cara 20 GRAIN

Steep the Cara 20 for 15 minutes then boil the remaining ingredients per the usual.

1oz Saaz at 45minutes
1/2oz Saaz at 20 minutes
1/2oz Saaz at Knockout

Wyeast 3522 or 1388.

6 Comments »

  1. Can't help you there, but I can tell you you are on the wrong forum. Try Ratebeer.com. They have massive knowledge on the subject. If you asked for a Budweiser/Corona clone you may get some answers. I don't think these people even know what that beer is (let alone how delicious it is). I pull my hair out here trying to open some eyes.
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    Comment by The Great Boxton — May 11, 2009 @ 9:08 pm

  2. It's been a while since I've had DT but I don't recall detecting much of the spicing they mentioned, at least not more than I would attribute a healthy dose of yeast. Wheat also seems out of place, I can see the flavor I just never really knew/expected that it was part of the grain bill so perhaps you can add some.

    I'd go for something like this (off the top of my head)…

    ~8lbs of Pilsener DME
    ~2lbs of Belgian Candy Sugar, light in color
    ~1lbs of Cara 20 GRAIN

    Steep the Cara 20 for 15 minutes then boil the remaining ingredients per the usual.

    1oz Saaz at 45minutes
    1/2oz Saaz at 20 minutes
    1/2oz Saaz at Knockout

    Wyeast 3522 or 1388.
    References :

    Comment by AleSmith — May 11, 2009 @ 9:58 pm

  3. Once again, someone has to get negative…
    Like AleSmith, it has been awhile since I've had Delerium Tremens, though I thought I remembered it being more of a traditional (whatever that is) Tripel. I can't recall spicing, other than the naturally occuring spicy/estery flavors and aromas as a result of the unique Belgian yeast and the candi sugar.
    I've yet to brew a Belgian of any kind, but I applaud your motivation. AleSmith's recipe sounds ok to me…
    Cheers and Happy Brewing!
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    10+ yrs in the beer business… Lifelong Beer Advocate… and an open mind about all beer…
    Drink Better Beer!

    Comment by jpiepenbrok — May 11, 2009 @ 10:04 pm

  4. lots of hops
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    Comment by Rebecca — May 11, 2009 @ 10:41 pm

  5. Not recomended for licensed drivers.
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    Comment by Sabir — May 11, 2009 @ 11:20 pm

  6. Check out the forum on http://www.beertribe.com

    you will get an answer in minutes.
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    Comment by Dann G — May 11, 2009 @ 11:53 pm

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