Blonde Ale Centennial Blonde (Simple 4% All Grain, 5 & 10 Gall)

[MNBugeater]

I scaled to 15 because most people that normally do 10 gallon batches should have no problem accommodating 26 pounds of grist. A 10 gallon batch of the 999 Barleywine had nearly 30 lbs of grist. Depending on your boil kettle size, you should be able to do a 15 gallon batch (maybe with the help of a little FermcapS to assist in prevent boilover).

From most accounts, this beer is a huge hit and goes fast...much like Apfelwein. Sounds like a perfect candidate to brew copious amounts in time for Summer !!

Had to tweak the hop additions to get close to the original IBUs. I also bumped the Cara-Pils from 1.875 (Actual scale) to 2 lbs for ease of measurement but my Vienna is a little lighter Lovibond than BierMuncher's recipe calls. My ending numbers; SRM, IBU, OG, FG, ABV, etc are all within statistically insignificant values of BMs. I have a vial of 1056 and 2 packets of US-05, so thats what I am using for yeast.

[size=+2]Blonde Bombshell - 04096B0102[/size]
[size=+1]6-B Blonde Ale[/size]



Size: 16 gal
Efficiency: 75.0%
Attenuation: 75.0%
Calories: 135.5 kcal per 12.0 fl oz

Original Gravity: 1.041 (1.038 - 1.054)
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Terminal Gravity: 1.010 (1.008 - 1.013)
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Color: 3.81 (3.0 - 6.0)
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Alcohol: 4.01% (3.8% - 5.5%)
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Bitterness: 20.2 (15.0 - 28.0)
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[size=+1]Ingredients:[/size]
21 lb American 2-row
2 lb Cara-Pils® Malt
1.5 lb Vienna Malt
1.5 lb 2-Row Caramel Malt 10L
1 oz Centennial (9.1%) - added during boil, boiled 60 min
.5 oz Centennial (9.1%) - added during boil, boiled 30 min
1 oz Cascade (7.4%) - added during boil, boiled 20 min
3 ea Whirlfloc Tablets (Irish moss) - added during boil, boiled 10 min
3 tsp Wyeast Nutrient - added during boil, boiled 10 min
.5 oz Cascade (7.4%) - added during boil, boiled 5 min
2.0 ea Fermentis US-05 Safale US-05
1500 mL WYeast 1056 American Ale

[size=+1]Schedule:[/size]

00:11:18 Mash In - Liquor: 8.12 gal; Strike: 162.28 °F; Target: 150 °F
01:11:18 Saccharification Rest - Rest: 60 min; Final: 150.0 °F
01:26:18 Mash Out - Heat: 15 min; Target: 170 °F
02:26:18 Sparge - Sparge Volume: 13.0 gal; Sparge Temperature: 168.0 °F; Runoff: 17.87 gal

[size=-1]Results generated by BeerTools Pro 1.5.3[/size]

 

[BierMuncher]

...Had to tweak the hop additions to get close to the original IBUs. I also bumped the Cara-Pils from 1.875 (Actual scale) to 2 lbs for ease of measurement but my Vienna is a little lighter Lovibond than BierMuncher's recipe calls. My ending numbers; SRM, IBU, OG, FG, ABV, etc are all within statistically insignificant values of BMs. I have a vial of 1056 and 2 packets of US-05, so thats what I am using for yeast.
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Sounds to me like there's nothing left but to spark the flame. :rockin:

 

[ClutchDude]

Made this the past weekend using Hop plugs of the respective hops. Worked out wonderfully since 2 plugs = 1oz and I could just drop a plug in. The color change of before and after fermentation/settling is pretty neat. Can't wait to grab that first sample.

 

[Donner]

i gave it two weeks in primary and racked to secondary today with some gelatin. How long does the gelatin need to work before i can rack to a keg?

 

[jonbrout]

Just out of curiosity, could anyone who has brewed this and Edworts Haus Pale Ale All grain give me a taste comparison between the two?
Thanks =]

 

[BierMuncher]

Just out of curiosity, could anyone who has brewed this and Edworts Haus Pale Ale All grain give me a taste comparison between the two?
Thanks =]

Ed's is maltier and leans more towards a (hoppy) west coast pale ale. This recipe is a bit more crisp. Depending on your taste, either is a great selection.

 

[nutcase]

bumping so i can find this easily again.

 

[WorryWort]

I've brewed two 10g batches of this now. With just slightly different hopping schedules.

I must +1 it! If you need a crowd pleaser on short notice this is a great grist to start with. The hops can be played with, if you like, and even the yeast of course. My personal pref is for Wyeast 1056 because it's very clean.

You should really try it. Your friends will think you are a genius.

This summer I'm going to make it fruity too, strawberries or rasperries I think.

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

BM, I've got a buttload of Great Western Munich which is 9L I believe. Would this work fine in replacement of the Crystal 10L?

 

[BierMuncher]

BM, I've got a buttload of Great Western Munich which is 9L I believe. Would this work fine in replacement of the Crystal 10L?

Absolutely. A slight shift away from a caramel sweet, to a rich malt. And by slight, I mean it won't even be detectable.

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

Absolutely. A slight shift away from a caramel sweet, to a rich malt. And by slight, I mean it won't even be detectable.

Right on...thanks! I think I'll get this going tonight right after work...3 hour countdown begins...NOW!!!

 

[nutcase]

BierMuncher or others who have brewed this. How do you think this would work as a chili beer? I'm going to brew 10 gallons of this on Sunday but I think I want to make 5 gallons of it with peppers either in the secondary or in bottles.

 

[BierMuncher]

BierMuncher or others who have brewed this. How do you think this would work as a chili beer? I'm going to brew 10 gallons of this on Sunday but I think I want to make 5 gallons of it with peppers either in the secondary or in bottles.

Actually...it would be pretty damn good. The light citrus nature of this beer would lend itself nicely to some hint of pepper.

 

[nutcase]

Actually...it would be pretty damn good. The light citrus nature of this beer would lend itself nicely to some hint of pepper.

cue up Mr. Burns

eeeeexxxcellent!



[MOD EDIT] There...fixed that for ya...[/EDIT]

 

[madjbs]

Unfortunately, I can't get any Centennial hops where I live. I was thinking of maybe swapping them out for Amarillo Gold. What do you think?

 

[BierMuncher]

Unfortunately, I can't get any Centennial hops where I live. I was thinking of maybe swapping them out for Amarillo Gold. What do you think?

I can't think of a better substitute.

 

[tmoney1224]

Just wanted to say thanks again for this recipe. One of my husband's friends tried it a couple of months ago when I brewed it for the second time and has now asked me to brew it for her 30th birthday party. I am stoked. Thanks again.

 

[bhegarty]

Just fired up the Camp Chef for this one now that we have a break in the rain in Nor Cal.

Looking forward to this one.

 

[nutcase]

alright. brewed this one today. the color is awesome. i'm real excited about this one. Thanks BM!

 

[Boodlemania]

Brewed my 5th batch of this yesterday, 3 PM's and 2 AG's. All prior used WLP-001, though I used Notty for the 1st time (ever) yesterday. Bubbling slowly away in my basement at 66F (sticky therm).

Little or no krausen to speak of yet as of this morning. (pitched at 4:30PM yesterday at 68F)

 

[mahilly]

Brewed my 5th batch of this yesterday, 3 PM's and 2 AG's. All prior used WLP-001, though I used Notty for the 1st time (ever) yesterday. Bubbling slowly away in my basement at 66F (sticky therm).

Little or no krausen to speak of yet as of this morning. (pitched at 4:30PM yesterday at 68F)

Curious - was there any noticeable difference (in flavor) between the PM's and AG's?

I have an extract version of this bottled for 3 weeks now. It isn't quite what I was trying for...it resembles a light Pale Ale - like Sierra Nevada but not quite as hoppy. I was hoping for something more crisp and malty and lager-ish. I suspect (hope) it will mellow out with age. Oh, and don't get me wrong, it's good, just not what I was expecting (so far).

 

[Boodlemania]

mahilly

The only thing I can tell you is the AG hydro sample prior to bottling tasted WAY smoother and had a much more pronounced Cascade nose than the previous PM's. I only bottled the first AG two weeks ago, so I haven't tried one to compare. However, I've got high hopes that the AG version will be worlds different from the PM version. (And the PM version wasn't bad at all, don't get me wrong.)

 

[Mustangj]

On deck!!

Nothing like watching the Red Wings and brewing!!

 

[madewithchicken]

Wow! This stuff really surprised me. It is really good. I recommend it to any APA drinker that is looking for something to drink while working in the yard.

Went over big time around my house.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

So I threw one in the fridge a couple days ago and I have to say the beer is stellar!! Great recipe, though I used Whitbread (wyeast 1099) and I really like how it added some subtle fruity esters which ended up working well with how dry it turned out. Bottle conditioned, weighed out DME for a carb volume of 2.7. I know it's a bit high but it accompanies the light nature of the blonde and the warming weather.

Thanks BM! This is definitely on my "on deck" list to brew again! I want more before I run out!

 

[BierMuncher]

So I threw one in the fridge a couple days ago and I have to say the beer is stellar!! Great recipe, though I used Whitbread (wyeast 1099) and I really like how it added some subtle fruity esters which ended up working well with how dry it turned out. Bottle conditioned, weighed out DME for a carb volume of 2.7. I know it's a bit high but it accompanies the light nature of the blonde and the warming weather.

Thanks BM! This is definitely on my "on deck" list to brew again! I want more before I run out!

I like the idea of the whitbread yeast. This beer does well with a little fruity tone.

 

[KopyKat]

Made this for my neighbor's grad party for his daughter. He thinks it is great.

I think it tastes - well, doesn't taste. Too much like BMC for me to enjoy. I will stick with the IPA I have on tap.

 

[Homercidal]

It is a bit light, but that is what it is. I think it's pretty tasty, but I'd do something different for myself. I brewed it mainly for the BMC drinkers I know, and as a warm weather beer. It works for both of those. It's getting better each day too.

I'm a hop head, but even though the beer is light, you can def taste the hops in it. Not real strong, but not hiding either.

 

[mew]

I found that adding an oz or 2 to cascade at flameout gives the recipe plenty of hop flavor but still leaves it light and delicious on a hot day (which is true of the original recipe as well).

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I found that adding an oz or 2 to cascade at flameout

I may just make myself sound like a jack$$, but wouldn't adding at flameout only add to aroma? Don't flavoring hops require some actual boiling time (10-30 mins?)