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Pilsner Poser

Pilsner Poser

Blonde Ale • Partial Mash • 5 gal

toppoppa

Brewed 2-15-08 Kegged 3-14-08 Nice and clear on tap

March 17, 2008 pm 01:55pm

4.0/5.0 1 rating

Ingredients (Partial Mash5 gal)

  • 1 lbs German Light Munich

    German Light Munich

    For a desired malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.

  • 5.5 lbs Extra Pale; Morgans

    Extra Pale; Morgans

    For making very pale ales and lagers.

  • 1 lbs Rice Flaked

    Rice Flaked

    Used to add fermentables without increasing body or flavor. Produces a milder, less grainy tasting beer. Examples: American lagers, Bohemian lagers, Pilsners

  • .75 oz Santiam - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Santiam

    A newly developed American aroma hop that contains noble hop characteristics.

  • .3 oz Sterling - 6.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min

    Sterling

    Perceived to be similar to a Saaz and Mt. Hood combination. Finding favor as a Saaz replacement.

  • .3 oz Sterling - 6.5 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min

    Sterling

    Perceived to be similar to a Saaz and Mt. Hood combination. Finding favor as a Saaz replacement.

  • Wyeast 1056 American Ale™

    Wyeast 1056 American Ale™

    Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.

Notes

Used US05 Used Pilsner LME- late addition - last 15 min of boil Primary at 58 and gradually dropped the temp down to 40 over 2 weeks

Style (BJCP)

Category: 6 - Light Hybrid Beer

Subcategory: B - Blonde Ale

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.050 1.038 - 1.054
Terminal Gravity: 1.011 1.008 - 1.013
Color: 4.1 SRM 3 - 6
Alcohol: 5.1% ABV 3.8% - 5.5%
Bitterness: 26.0 IBU 15 - 28

Discussion

toppoppa

So far so good-

2008-03-24 12:09pm

Still has a slight hint of bitterness but it is just about to be there as an all out easy drinking beer. Neighbor and his wife had some this weekend and they really enjoyed it. This is the first time I've used these hop varities and they seem to work just fine. The santium and sterling give it the classic hints of a pilsner while made with ale yeast. I think I'll try another ale like this fermented at lager temps. Certainly doesn't take as long as a traditional lager with this method.

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