Belgian-Style Blonde Ale
Yeast-driven phenolic flavors and aromas reminiscent of clove, allspice and peppercorns are the focus of this warming yet refreshing Blonde Ale.
Type: Ale
Style: Belgian / French Ales
Batch Size: 5 gallons
Recipe Type: Extract only
Recipe Contributed By: Briess Technical Services Team
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Comment | Malt Style |
| 9.9 lbs | CBW® Pilsen Light LME | 60 minute boil | liquid malt extract |
| 1.0 oz | Cascade Hops (6.3% AAU) | 60 minute boil | |
| 0.25 oz | Cascade Hops (6.3% AAU) | 20 minute boil | |
| 0.25 oz | Sterling Hops (7.0% AAU) | 0 minute boil | |
| 2 packs | WLP550 Belgian Ale Yeast (plus 1/4 pack for bottle conditioning) | Fermenter |
Procedures
- Dissolve extract in 5 gallons of water
- Bring to boil
- Add 1 oz of Cascade Hops
- Boil 40 min
- Add 0.25 oz of Cascade Hops
- Boil 20 min
- Turn heat off, add 0.25 oz of Sterling Hops, and cool wort to 70°F
- Transfer to fermenter
- Pitch two packs of WLP550 Belgian Ale Yeast
Primary Fermentation: 2-3 weeks at 68-72°F
Secondary Fermentation: 2-4 weeks at 34-38°F
Fermentation Notes: Force carbonate, or bottle condition with dissolved priming sugar and ¼ pack of WLP550 Belgian Ale Yeast for 2-3 weeks
Original Gravity: 1.067
Final Gravity: 1.017
Alcohol by Weight:
Alcohol by Volume: 6.6
IBU: 22
Color: 5 SRM
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