Blonde Ale
BJCP 2008 – 06B
Batch #:
2006-09
Brew Date:
June 11, 2006
Tap Date:
August 25, 2008
Cost:
24.55
Statistics
OG:
1.050 12.4° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.4° P
Attenuation:
79% Apparent – 64.5% Real
Color:
4.4SRM
IBU:
20.3
BU/GU:
0.41
ABV:
5.8%
ABW:
4.2%
Calories:
166 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 5.50 pounds | LME - Light | 78.6% |
| 0.50 pounds | American Munich Malt | 7.1% |
| 1.00 pounds | Honey (Clover) | 14.3% |
| 7.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50 ounces | Northern Brewer | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.25 ounces | Northern Brewer | 15 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.25 ounces | Northern Brewer | 1 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp. | Gypsum | Water Agent | Boil | 60 minutes |
| 1/8 tsp. | Super Irish Moss | Other | Boil | 15 minutes |
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Ale | White Labs | WLP001 | Liquid |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 70° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 70° F
General Info
Brewed to appeal to friends and family (especially my wife) that just don’t like that "heavy beer." Intended to be a refreshing, light, easy-drinking, lawnmower ale...kind of a lighter California Common.
Procedure
- Steep grains in 2.0 gallons of 160 degree water for 30 minutes
- Sparge with .5 gallon of 168 degree water
- Bring to boil
- Add extract
- Add first round of Northern Brewer hops immediately (bittering)
- Add the second round of Northern Brewer hops at 45 minutes (flavor)
- Add the third round of Northern Brewer hops at 59 minutes (aroma)
- Cool wort to 70 degrees
- Pitch yeast
