Blonde Ale
BJCP 2008 – 06B
Batch #:
2006-13
Brew Date:
August 20, 2006
Tap Date:
August 25, 2008
Cost:
20.65
Statistics
OG:
1.060 14.7° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.8° P
Attenuation:
82.3% Apparent – 67.3% Real
Color:
5.5SRM
IBU:
29.9
BU/GU:
0.5
ABV:
6.3%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
196 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 7.50 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 78.9% |
| 2.00 pounds | German Light Munich Malt | 21.1% |
| pounds | Honey | |
| 9.50 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 ounces | Northern Brewer | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.13 ounces | Northern Brewer | 15 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.13 ounces | Northern Brewer | 3 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 1.01 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 V | White Labs | WLP051 | Liquid |
Mash Profile Infusion
Ideal Grain Temp:
75°F
Ideal Tun Temp:
75°F
Ideal Sparge Temp:
168°F
Ideal PH:
5.20
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dough In | 5 minutes | 152° F | |
| 2 | Mash | 60 minutes | 152° F | |
| 3 | Sparge 1 | 15 minutes | 168° F | |
| 4 | Sparge 2 | 15 minutes | 168° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 70° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 70° F
General Info
The second go ’round for the Big Red Truck. All grain this time.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash
- Sparge with 4 gallons of 168 degree water
- Bring to boil
- 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 57 minutes (aroma)
- Cool wort to 70 degrees
- Pitch yeast
