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Beach Blond

Beach Blond

Blonde Ale • All Grain • 12 gal

walkerd

very voluptuous but refreshing

October 25, 2008 am 10:14am

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Ingredients (All Grain12 gal)

  • 16 lbs American 2-row

    American 2-row

    Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt

  • 2 lbs German Vienna

    German Vienna

    Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.

  • 2 lbs Crystal Malt 20°L

    Crystal Malt 20°L

    Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

  • 2 lbs Honey

    Honey

    Imparts sweet and dry taste. For honey and brown ales. Also: specialty ales.

  • 1 oz Sterling - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Sterling

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

  • 1 oz Sterling - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min

    Sterling

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

  • 2 oz Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min

    Saaz

    Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

  • 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.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 6 - Light Hybrid Beer

Subcategory: B - Blonde Ale

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.045 1.038 - 1.054
Terminal Gravity: 1.010 1.008 - 1.013
Color: 6.2 SRM 3 - 6
Alcohol: 4.6% ABV 3.8% - 5.5%
Bitterness: 21.7 IBU 15 - 28

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