I'm gearing up to brew a blonde ale next week. Still tweaking the recipe but probably 2-row, some wheat malt, and some carahell (maybe some Vienna too). Hopped with centennial to 25ish IBUs and a little near the end of the boil for some flavor/aroma.
I know the typical yeast for a blonde ale is something rather clean like California ale or maybe a kolch yeast, but I'm hankering to try something a little different. Any suggestions for a yeast with more character that might work here? What about an English strain that isn't overly estery? I don't have temp control but can ferment down in the low-mid 60s. Ideas?
I know the typical yeast for a blonde ale is something rather clean like California ale or maybe a kolch yeast, but I'm hankering to try something a little different. Any suggestions for a yeast with more character that might work here? What about an English strain that isn't overly estery? I don't have temp control but can ferment down in the low-mid 60s. Ideas?