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Starry Blonde

Specifics

Style:

Blonde Ale

Blonde Ale — BJCP Style Information

Category:	Light Hybrid Beer
Number:	06B

Easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer.

Commercial Examples: Pelican Kiwanda Cream Ale, Russian River Aud Blonde, Rogue Oregon Golden Ale, Widmer Blonde Ale, Fuller’s Summer Ale, Hollywood Blonde, Redhook Blonde.

Brew Date:

September 20, 2009

Yield:

6 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

4.3/8.5

Bitterness (Calc):

24.2 IBU

BU/GU:

0.47

Calories:

167 (12 ounces)

Conditioning:

Keg

ABV:

5.3%

ABW:

4.2%

Batch No:	08-9
OG:	1.051
OG (Plato):	12.62° P
FG:	1.011
FG (Plato):	2.81° P
Real Extract:	4.59° P
App. Atten.:	77.7%
Real Atten.:	63.7%

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Adapted from Radical Brewing, pg 81, Best Blonde

Adjustments were made to lower IBUs and soften bitternes; changed pilsner malt to American Pale. Going to pitch two yeast packs in with no starter.

OG was a little high 1.051) Change efficiency to 77 for next batch. Forgot whirlfloc

Scale Recipe

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

Malts and Grains

8.75 pounds

Pale Malt (2 Row) US

79.9% of grist

1.10 pounds

Munich Malt

10% of grist

0.55 pounds

Belgian Caramel/Crystal Malt - 8L

5% of grist

0.55 pounds

Wheat, Flaked

5% of grist

10.95 pounds

Total Grain Weight (Water Amounts

Water Amounts

Target Final Boil Volume:	6 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	1.5 gallons per hour
Boil Time:	60 minutes
Runoff Volume Needed:	7.8 gallons	6 gallons (final boil volume) ÷ 0.96 (cooling) + 1.5 gallons (boil evaporation)
Grain Amount:	11 pounds
Grain Absorbtion:	2.3 gallons
Total Water Needed:	11.1 gallons	7.8 gallons (runoff) + 2.3 gallons (grain absorbtion) + 1 gallons (equip. loss)
Mash Water Needed:	3.6 gallons	based on 1.33 quarts per pound of grain
Sparge Water Needed:	7.4 gallons	11.1 gallons (total water) – 3.6 gallons (mash water)

)

100% of grist

Hops

1.00 ounces

Crystal

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	2 - 5%
Notes:	Mild, pleasant, slightly spicy.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, flavoring.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, ESB

3.50% @ 60 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

3.5 AAUs

1.50 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.00% @ 20 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

4.5 AAUs

1.25 ounces

Crystal

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	2 - 5%
Notes:	Mild, pleasant, slightly spicy.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, flavoring.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, ESB

3.50% @ 20 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

4.4 AAUs

0.50 ounces

Crystal

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	2 - 5%
Notes:	Mild, pleasant, slightly spicy.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, flavoring.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, ESB

3.50% @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

1.8 AAUs

0.50 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.00% @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

1.5 AAUs

4.75 ounces

Total Hop Weight

15.6 AAUs

Yeast

Wyeast WLP029 - German Ale/Kolsch — Liquid — 2 vials

Wyeast WLP029 - German Ale/Kolsch — Liquid — 2 vials

Mash

Mash Type:	Infusion

Step	Description	Temp.	Time
Mash In		152° F	60 min.
Mash Out		168° F	10 min.

Fermentation

Primary:	7 days @ 65° F
Secondary:	7 days @ 65° F
Age:	14 days @ 36° F

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Awards & Competitions

Entry Name:	Starry Blonde
Competition:	2009 California State Homebrew Competition
Date:	Nov 7, 2009
Style:	Blonde Ale
Place:	3rd (Bronze)

Entry Name:	Starry Blonde
Competition:	2010 California State Fair
Date:	Jun 14, 2010
Style:	Blonde Ale
Place:	2nd (Silver)

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