vinnythering
Well-Known Member
Haven't seen this combination here yet. I rarely see Optic used as a base in recipes, and I've also never used it and have been curious about it. Also, the descriptions I've read about Sterling hops being like a slightly floral and citrusy Saaz sound great to me. Here is the recipe.
Style: Blonde
Estimated Measurements:
SRM: 4.6 SRM
IBU: 21.9 IBUs
OG: 1.050 SG
FG: 1.009 SG
ABV: 5.4 %
100% 10 lb Optic Malt
Add 7 qt 135F water - 122F for 20 min
Add 4 qt 210F water - 148F for 60 min
Add 6 qt 210F water - 168F for 10 min
0.50 oz Sterling 7.2 % -- Boil 60 min
0.75 oz Sterling 7.2 % -- Boil 15 min
1 Whirlfloc Tablet -------Boil 15 min
0.75 oz Sterling 7.2 % -- Add at Flame Out
White Labs Persica Ale Yeast WLP299 (AHS Exclusive)
14 days primary at 67F
14 days secondary at 67F
I'm only concerned about my choice of yeast. I want a light, crisp, but still flavorful beer. The flavor profile I am looking for should be slightly floral, fruity, and citrusy, but only very little. I want it to be noticed, not to take center stage. Will this do the trick?
Style: Blonde
Estimated Measurements:
SRM: 4.6 SRM
IBU: 21.9 IBUs
OG: 1.050 SG
FG: 1.009 SG
ABV: 5.4 %
100% 10 lb Optic Malt
Add 7 qt 135F water - 122F for 20 min
Add 4 qt 210F water - 148F for 60 min
Add 6 qt 210F water - 168F for 10 min
0.50 oz Sterling 7.2 % -- Boil 60 min
0.75 oz Sterling 7.2 % -- Boil 15 min
1 Whirlfloc Tablet -------Boil 15 min
0.75 oz Sterling 7.2 % -- Add at Flame Out
White Labs Persica Ale Yeast WLP299 (AHS Exclusive)
14 days primary at 67F
14 days secondary at 67F
I'm only concerned about my choice of yeast. I want a light, crisp, but still flavorful beer. The flavor profile I am looking for should be slightly floral, fruity, and citrusy, but only very little. I want it to be noticed, not to take center stage. Will this do the trick?