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.
Ingredients
9.9 lbs - CBW® Pilsen Light LME - 60 minute boil
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
Directions
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