Boil Size: 6.5
Batch Size: 5.5
Boil Time: 60min
OG: 1.067
FG: 1.017
SRM: 8
IBU: 22
ABV: 6.5
Fermentables:
6lb American Two-Row Pale
5lb Belgian Pils (or Maris Otter, can't decide)
1lb Rolled Oats
.5lb Honey Malt
.5lb Crystal 10
.125lb Belgian Special B
1lb Honey @ Flameout
Mash two-row, MO/Pils and rolled oats at 153 for 60 minutes. Add Honey Malt, Crystal 10 and Special B just prior to vorlauf.
Hops:
.5oz Willamette @60min
1oz Willamette @30min
.5oz Willamette @5min
Yeast:
American Ale Yeast
Fermentation Schedule:
Ferment @ RT for 21 days (rack to secondary on day 10 if you please)
After 3 weeks or target FG, bottle or keg.
What do you guys think? I know it's a bit "heavy" for a blonde ale, but that's why it's called the BBW.
Edit: I should mention that I'm on the fence about the special B. I love the flavors that it gives, and I think that it could add a lot of complexity even with such a small amount. I'm just wondering if it might deter from the flavors of the honey + honey malt.
Batch Size: 5.5
Boil Time: 60min
OG: 1.067
FG: 1.017
SRM: 8
IBU: 22
ABV: 6.5
Fermentables:
6lb American Two-Row Pale
5lb Belgian Pils (or Maris Otter, can't decide)
1lb Rolled Oats
.5lb Honey Malt
.5lb Crystal 10
.125lb Belgian Special B
1lb Honey @ Flameout
Mash two-row, MO/Pils and rolled oats at 153 for 60 minutes. Add Honey Malt, Crystal 10 and Special B just prior to vorlauf.
Hops:
.5oz Willamette @60min
1oz Willamette @30min
.5oz Willamette @5min
Yeast:
American Ale Yeast
Fermentation Schedule:
Ferment @ RT for 21 days (rack to secondary on day 10 if you please)
After 3 weeks or target FG, bottle or keg.
What do you guys think? I know it's a bit "heavy" for a blonde ale, but that's why it's called the BBW.
Edit: I should mention that I'm on the fence about the special B. I love the flavors that it gives, and I think that it could add a lot of complexity even with such a small amount. I'm just wondering if it might deter from the flavors of the honey + honey malt.