Big blonde bouffants and mesquite smoked barbeque. We must be talkin' Texas! This blonde ale captures both in a truly tasty way. A blonde is a perfect back drop to showcase Briess' Mesquite Smoked malt. The distinct flavor of White Labs Bedford British ale strain makes this beer as unique as Texas.

Ingredients

6.6 lbs - CBW® Golden Light LME - 60 min boil
1 lb - Smoked Malt, Mesquite - Steeping grain
0.5 lb - Wheat Malt, Red - Steeping grain
1 oz - Liberty Hops (4.0% AAU) - 60 min boil
1 oz - Willamette Hops (5.0% AAU) - 10 min boil
1 pack - WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast - Fermenter
1 capsule - Servomyces Yeast Nutrient - 10 min boil

Directions

Bring 2.5 gallons of water to 152°F and steep grains for 30 minutes.
Remove grains and stir in 6.6 lb of CBW® Golden Light LME.
Bring water to a boil and add 1 oz of Liberty hops.
After 50 minutes, add 1 oz Willamette hops and yeast nutrient.
Boil 10 more minutes and turn heat off.
Cool beer to 70°F. Transfer to fermenter. Fill to 5 gallons with water.
Pitch a pack of White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast.