thepartyguy
Active Member
Hey There,
I've never brewed a Blonde Ale, mostly just IPA's, Black IPA's, a few Porters and Some Stouts.
I get the basic Idea of Blonde, just nice easy Drinking crisp ale with not a whole lot of bitterness, and a beautiful Golden Color.
That being Said My friend's birthday is coming up and she has not expanded her horizons Much past Commercial Lagers; hoping to brew a Nice Golden ale that isn't too Bitter but has wonderful Aromas (Melon, Papaya, Roses, citrus and a hint of peppers).
This is what I'm Thinking so Far
Going to mash at 150F.
Ferment at 64F
Estimated O.G. = 1.043
Estimated F.G. = 1.011
Estimated ABV = 4.2
Estimated bitterness = 20.4 IBU (do you think this might be too bitter for a Bud Weiser drinker?)
Grain Bill
8.0 lbs. 2-Row US Pale Malt
8.0 oz Crystal 10
Hops
0.25 Oz Amarillo Hops added at the beginning of the 60 minute boil
0.45 Oz Amarillo Hops added at the 30 Minute Mark
1 Whirfloc tablet 15 Minutes before flame out
1.0 Oz Mosaic Hops Added at end of Boil
1.0 Oz Equinox Hops added at end of Boil
1 pack WLP001 California Ale Yeast
Also anything special for Fermentation, or just leave it for 3-4 weeks, then cold crash and move to Keg?
I've never brewed a Blonde Ale, mostly just IPA's, Black IPA's, a few Porters and Some Stouts.
I get the basic Idea of Blonde, just nice easy Drinking crisp ale with not a whole lot of bitterness, and a beautiful Golden Color.
That being Said My friend's birthday is coming up and she has not expanded her horizons Much past Commercial Lagers; hoping to brew a Nice Golden ale that isn't too Bitter but has wonderful Aromas (Melon, Papaya, Roses, citrus and a hint of peppers).
This is what I'm Thinking so Far
Going to mash at 150F.
Ferment at 64F
Estimated O.G. = 1.043
Estimated F.G. = 1.011
Estimated ABV = 4.2
Estimated bitterness = 20.4 IBU (do you think this might be too bitter for a Bud Weiser drinker?)
Grain Bill
8.0 lbs. 2-Row US Pale Malt
8.0 oz Crystal 10
Hops
0.25 Oz Amarillo Hops added at the beginning of the 60 minute boil
0.45 Oz Amarillo Hops added at the 30 Minute Mark
1 Whirfloc tablet 15 Minutes before flame out
1.0 Oz Mosaic Hops Added at end of Boil
1.0 Oz Equinox Hops added at end of Boil
1 pack WLP001 California Ale Yeast
Also anything special for Fermentation, or just leave it for 3-4 weeks, then cold crash and move to Keg?