Brew-Happy
Well-Known Member
Ok,
So, I have been thinking about the simplicity of blondes and now that my local temps are below 70F at night, I am thinking this could be a small batch fun experiment.
While thinking, I wondered what the oddest blondes that have been made. So, if you are so inclined, give us an idea of the odd blonde ales that you have made or ones that you would like to make.
Here is a list of ideas that have crossed my mind since studying this beer type:
Blonde Ale Ideas:
I think I will try the Honey and Oolong blonde in small batches (1.5gal) to see how this works out. Although the Hot Blonde would be nice when it gets cold here.
So, I have been thinking about the simplicity of blondes and now that my local temps are below 70F at night, I am thinking this could be a small batch fun experiment.
While thinking, I wondered what the oddest blondes that have been made. So, if you are so inclined, give us an idea of the odd blonde ales that you have made or ones that you would like to make.
Here is a list of ideas that have crossed my mind since studying this beer type:
Blonde Ale Ideas:
- Honey Blonde (small amount of Honey Malt)
- Oolong Blonde (~2oz of Oolong tea steeped for 1.5gal batch)
- Green/White Tea Blonde (same rate as above)
- Hot Blonde (Chopped Habanero peppers added)
- Spicy Blonde (Peppercorns added)
- Pickle Blonde (Pickling spices steeped)
- Blondes of Paradise (Grains of paradise steeped)
- Citrus Blonde (Zest from lime/lemon/orange/grapefruit)
- Peachy Blonde (1-2oz peach brandy added before bottling)
I think I will try the Honey and Oolong blonde in small batches (1.5gal) to see how this works out. Although the Hot Blonde would be nice when it gets cold here.