4.11.18
Belgian Blond Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
secondary on 4/17 bottled on 5-5
April 17, 2018 06:17pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 10 lbs
Organic Pilsner;Great Western
Organic Pilsner;Great Western
- .5 lbs
Pale Wheat Malt;Weyermann®
Pale Wheat Malt;Weyermann®
German-grown top-quality wheat (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics: Ideal foundation grain for pale Weizenbiers, such as Hefeweizen and Kristallweizen. Essential ingredient in North American pub wheat ales. Adds creaminess, body, and complex wheat flavors to top-fermented beers. Recommended Quantities: Up to 80% in Bavarian-style Weizenbiers, up to 50% in North American pub wheat ales, up to 7% in Altbier and Kölsch. Suitability (beer styles): Ales: Hefeweizen, Kristallweizen, Weizenbock, Dunkelweizen, pub wheat ales, Altbier, Kölsch, light or low-alcohol beers
- .125 lbs
Acidulated Malt;Weyermann®
Acidulated Malt;Weyermann®
German-grown two-row spring barley (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics: Lowers mash, wort, and beer pH. Contains 1−2% lactic acid. Slightly smoky. Enhances enzymatic activity in mash and improves extract efficiency. Lightens color in pale brews. Enhances stability and extends shelf life of finished beer. Promotes well-rounded, complex beer flavor. Recommended Quantities: Up to 10% of total grain bill. Each 1% lowers mash pH by 0.1. Suitability (beer styles): Any ale or lager, especially Pils/Pilsner/Pilsener, low-alcohol beers, wheat beers
- .75 oz
Brewers Gold -10.5 AA% whole; boiled 45 min
Brewers Gold
Sibling of and similar to Bullion only maturing earlier and more disease resistant. English/wild Canadian cross. Pungent English character. very poor
- .5 oz
Saaz -3.6 AA% whole; boiled 20 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
- .5 oz
Saaz -3.6 AA% whole; boiled 5 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
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White LabsWLP545Belgian Strong Ale
White LabsWLP545Belgian Strong Ale
From the Ardennes region of Belgium, this classic yeast strain produces moderate levels of ester and spicy phenolic character. Typically results in a dry, but balanced finish. This yeast is well suited for Belgian dark strongs, Abbey Ales, and seasonal beers.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 25 -Strong Belgian Ale
Subcategory: A -Belgian Blond Ale
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.059 | 1.062 -1.075 | |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.008 | 1.008 -1.018 | |
Color: | 4.3 SRM | 4 -6 | |
Alcohol: | 6.7% ABV | 6% -7.5% | |
Bitterness: | 31.5 IBU | 15 -30 |