RushN24
Well-Known Member
Ok so I'm trying to formulate my own recipe for my second batch of beer for the spring time and I want to make an Imperial Blonde Ale. Here is what I am thinking, keep in mind this is an extract + specialty grain brew not all-grain.
5 Gallon Batch Mad Russian Imperial Blonde
6.6lbs Briess Pilsen LME
1lb Muntons Wheat DME
1lb Carapils (dextrin) Malt
1lb Dextrose
1.5oz Centennial hops @ 60 mins (bittering)
1oz Cascade hops @ 15 mins (flavor)
.5oz Cascade hops @ 5 mins (aroma)
Nottingham (Danstar) Yeast 11g dry packet
Target OG 1.070 plus/minus .002
Procedure:
1. Steep Carapils @ 155F for 30 mins
2. Bring to boil and add LME, dextrose, and bittering @ 60 mins
3. Add DME @ 20 mins
3. Flavoring addition @ 15 mins
4. Aroma addition @ 5 mins
5. Cool and pitch yeast
Here is what I'm looking for...
Let me know if you need any other details. I will be sure to post any success or failure of this recipe, and if it is successful I will add it to the recipes section. Thanks Again!
5 Gallon Batch Mad Russian Imperial Blonde
6.6lbs Briess Pilsen LME
1lb Muntons Wheat DME
1lb Carapils (dextrin) Malt
1lb Dextrose
1.5oz Centennial hops @ 60 mins (bittering)
1oz Cascade hops @ 15 mins (flavor)
.5oz Cascade hops @ 5 mins (aroma)
Nottingham (Danstar) Yeast 11g dry packet
Target OG 1.070 plus/minus .002
Procedure:
1. Steep Carapils @ 155F for 30 mins
2. Bring to boil and add LME, dextrose, and bittering @ 60 mins
3. Add DME @ 20 mins
3. Flavoring addition @ 15 mins
4. Aroma addition @ 5 mins
5. Cool and pitch yeast
Here is what I'm looking for...
- Does this recipe in general seem reasonable?
- Is the yeast a good strain and will I need a starter or second packet because of the high OG?
- Do these hops fit well with the style (I like the citrusy aspect to them)?
- Should I split the hop additions up differently, I haven't set a target IBU but I'm thinking around 30?
- Is there anything in particular about a blonde I should know before I try her out (this question might lead you to digress but focus on the beer!)?
- Any other tips or help is greatly appreciated.
Let me know if you need any other details. I will be sure to post any success or failure of this recipe, and if it is successful I will add it to the recipes section. Thanks Again!