Blonde Ale Recipe

[sucrebrew]

Just wanted to get another set of eyes on this recipe... I'm also on the fence about the WB-06. My other options would be US-5, Nottingham or US-04. Going for a refreshing, easy drinking brew. Thanks in advance for the help!


Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 7.38 gal
Post Boil Volume: 5.98 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.50 gal
Bottling Volume: 5.25 gal
Estimated OG: 1.046 SG
Estimated Color: 5.1 SRM
Estimated IBU: 23.5 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 73.2 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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9lbs Pilsner
0.25 lbs Honey Malt
0.75 lbs Flaked Wheat
0.25 Ounces Chinook @ 60
0.25 Ounces Cascade @ 25
0.25 Ounces Cascade @ 10
0.25 Ounces Columbus @ 10
0.25 Ounces Cascade @ 5

Mash @ 154 for 75 Minutes

1 Pack WB-06

 

[brettg20]

You could try to boil for 75 min with all that pilsner malt.

 

[sucrebrew]

Yeah, I typically boil for 75-90mins. Unfortunately, I only have access to pilsner malt where I am located.

 

[MikeInMKE]

I like body in my beers, so I mash at 152 and 154 all the time. But lots of body means they are filling. Just pointing that out in case no one noticed the mash temp.

 

[sucrebrew]

What would a good mash temp be for a lighter body?

 

[chad_]

Anywhere as low as 146 will give you a light body. It helps the yeast attenuate as much as possible. Also mashing for longer at a low temp can help as well.

 

[Jimmyjim]

I'd use the US-05, based on your options.

I like to use WLP 051 generally for blondes.

With a .046 beer, you'll be below 5% ABV. 154 mash temp will be
just fine IMO.