#34OCTOBER 2009

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BELGIAN BLONDE. Belgian Blonde

  • ABV
    4.1%
  • IBU
    52.0
  • OG
    1041.0

THIS BEER IS

Trashy Blonde with a Belgian Twist. Clove oil, red apples and a drier mouthfeel set this beer apart from its older sister.

BASICS

VOLUME 20L 5.3gal
BOIL VOLUME 25L 6.6gal
ABV 4.1%
Target FG 1010.0
Target OG 1041.0
EBC 17.0
SRM 8.5
PH 5.2
ATTENUATION LEVEL 75.61%

METHOD/TIMINGS

Mash IconMASH TEMP
66°C 150.8°F 90mins
Fermentation IconFERMENTATION
19°C 66°F
Twist IconTWIST
Fermented with Belgian yeast for signature character

INGREDIENTS

Malt IconMALT
Extra Pale 3.25kg 7.2lbs
Caramalt 0.25kg 0.6lbs
Munich 0.38kg 0.8lbs
Hops IconHOPS
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Simcoe 5.0g Start Bitter
Amarillo 6.3g Start Bitter
Simcoe 2.5g Middle Flavour
Amarillo 5.0g Middle Flavour
Motueka 5.0g Middle Flavour
Simcoe 12.5g End Flavour
Amarillo 12.5g End Flavour
Motueka 12.5g End Flavour
Simcoe 12.5g Dry Hop Aroma
Amarillo 12.5g Dry Hop Aroma
Motueka 12.5g Dry Hop Aroma
Yeast IconYEAST
  • Wyeast 3522 - Belgian Ardennes

FOOD Pairing

Food Pairing Icon
  • Grilled fish salad
  • Angelfood cake
  • Pad Thai

BREWER'S TIP

Brewers Tip Icon

Don't be scared to let the fermentation temperature climb up another couple of degrees to really emphasize the Belgian character.

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