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

[morebeer]

I just bought ingredients for a partial mash version from my LHBS (not exactly the cheapest place, but I like to support them) and it only came out to $28. Wow I think thats my cheapest yet. I can't wait to make this and try it out.

 

[IrregularPulse]

More good reviews last night. Another comment of "oh my, this is dangerous. You could drink this all night". Taking some to my strictly Busch Light FIL this weekend.

This beer was very well received by FIL this weekend. "Now this tastes like Draft Beer, your best one ever". He liked it very much. I may bottle up a 6 pack to take to them next weekend when we meet them at an RV show.

 

[sunblock]

Just gotta say, did this with DME and it came out great. All the normal drinkers I know love it. Thanks BM!

 

[Elshauno]

I brewed this last night it was my first 10 gallon batch. :rockin:

 

[Schwoopty]

Im planning on brewing this in the next couple of weeks. My dad always wonders how I can drink the dark, hoppy, and heavy beers that I typically make. Ive decided that I will slowly wean him on to those good brews starting with this one. It looks great! Very much looking forward to getting this one on tap.

 

[Joeywhat]

Well my extract version of this seems to be finally done. Let it carb up naturally for almost 3 weeks. Took a sample off the keg before tossing it in the keezer and it's GOOD. I ended up adding twice as many bittering hops (and a little more flavor/aroma) but it still came out nice. When I make this again I'll probably keep the hops the same, maybe back off just a tad.

can't wait 'til it gets cold

 

[Gritsak]

Pulled off a pint last night (only a couple days worth of carbonation) and had a question. I'm getting a odd flavor. I don't want to say skunky, because that sounds negative, but it's similar flavor i pick up when i drink something like bell's oberon. If this make any sense...is this normal for this beer? I usually brew and buy hoppy stuff, so maybe I'm just not used to something lighter.

I couple could things i had to change/messed up that could be causing the flavor:

1. mashed too low---went from 150 down to 148 by the end..FG settled at 1.004.

2. had to switch up ingredients because LHBS was out of out of a lot. I substituted Munich for the Vienna and British 2-row for the American.

Any input from those who have made it? It sat in the primary for about 2 weeks at 60-64 degree...racked to the keg where it's been at 40 degree and 12psi for about 2-3 days.

 

[BierMuncher]

Pulled off a pint last night (only a couple days worth of carbonation) and had a question. I'm getting a odd flavor. I don't want to say skunky, because that sounds negative, but it's similar flavor i pick up when i drink something like bell's oberon. ...

Any input from those who have made it? It sat in the primary for about 2 weeks at 60-64 degree...racked to the keg where it's been at 40 degree and 12psi for about 2-3 days.

I don't think those changes would make a big difference. Do you ferment in a bucket or a clear carboy?

If the beer was exposed to fluorescent lights, it may have been slightly skunked.

I'd say give it more time. The lighter nature of the beer means that any off flavors fro being immature will stand out more.

 

[Gritsak]

I don't think those changes would make a big difference. Do you ferment in a bucket or a clear carboy?

If the beer was exposed to fluorescent lights, it may have been slightly skunked.

I'd say give it more time. The lighter nature of the beer means that any off flavors fro being immature will stand out more.

Fermented in a bucket...no exposure to florescent light and a towel was covering the bucket from natural light most of the time.

I'll leave it alone for a week (ok, that's a lie--i'll probably try it again tonight)...it tastes good as is, just different than what I'm use to drinking. Once it carbs up I'll get some friends over to get their opinion. I'm always very critical of the stuff i brew.

 

[IrregularPulse]

It will taste different uncarbed, and it will taste better with some patience.

 

[J-ROD]

Well I'm determined to brew something my wife will actually drink.... after reading several pages I think this is it. I'm mashing as we speak. Thanks for the recipe BM!

 

[BierMuncher]

Well I'm determined to brew something my wife will actually drink.... after reading several pages I think this is it. I'm mashing as we speak. Thanks for the recipe BM!

Mash her low and slow.

...the beer that is.

 

[Gritsak]

Fermented in a bucket...no exposure to florescent light and a towel was covering the bucket from natural light most of the time.

I'll leave it alone for a week (ok, that's a lie--i'll probably try it again tonight)...it tastes good as is, just different than what I'm use to drinking. Once it carbs up I'll get some friends over to get their opinion. I'm always very critical of the stuff i brew.

Tasting pretty damn good now. Fully carbed and the off-flavor i was describing is almost gone. It's a bit hazy since i didn't cold crash when i transferred, so i'm looking forward to seeing it in a couple weeks when everything has fully settled out (if it lasts that long...doubt it will)

Great recipe. I'll definitely be brewing this again in a couple months when it gets warmer. It's a perfect spring/summer thirst quencher.

 

[GroovePuppy]

OK, planning this for my next brew and I read the whole thread (oh yes I did!) and I was wondering why the bittering hops are added at 55mins rather than 60mins. Is it an IBU tweak?

 

[carl_g]

I brewed this as a partial mash I am wondering if I changed out the hops to a mix of perle and saaz. Obviously it wont be a centennial blond any more but the floral characteristics of the centennial were a little too much for me. Maybe I did something wrong.. I dunno

 

[jackson_d]

Brewed 5gal of this one on 1/23. Kegged yesterday. 6 days after I pitched, it was already at 1.010. I used S-05 and I have an oxygenation aeration system which seemed to help a lot. I added an extra .25 of Centennial at 60. But I got 87% eff so OG was 1.055. I'm at like 5.3% ABV. It tasted real nice before I kegged but I wonder if it would be a little smoother if i was at 4.3% ABV..

 

[BierMuncher]

Brewed 5gal of this one on 1/23. Kegged yesterday. 6 days after I pitched, it was already at 1.010. I used S-05 and I have an oxygenation aeration system which seemed to help a lot. I added an extra .25 of Centennial at 60. But I got 87% eff so OG was 1.055. I'm at like 5.3% ABV. It tasted real nice before I kegged but I wonder if it would be a little smoother if i was at 4.3% ABV..

It'll be fine. It will probably need an extra week or two but the end product will be just as smooth.

 

[jackson_d]

Thanks BM. Next time I'll subtract a # or two of 2 row, I normally get high eff with low grain bills.

Thanks for being around dude. I've also done the Nierra Sevada 3 times and am looking forward to the Sterling, as well as this one a few more times, and my friend's SWMBO loves the Blonde Slayer. Thanks for being an enthusiast and for being helpful and for sharing your experiences dude. Rock!

:rockin:

 

[BierMuncher]

......I've also done the Nierra Sevada 3 times and am looking forward to the Sterling, as well as this one a few more times, and my friend's SWMBO loves the Blonde Slayer. Thanks for being an enthusiast and for being helpful and for sharing your experiences dude. Rock!:rockin:

You call it enthusiast. SWMBO calls it a sick obsession.

I'll take your label. :cross:

 

[fotomatt1]

I was thinking of buying this recipe from Brewmasters Warehouse. I've never bought from there..any experience with this vendor? Also, does the grain come milled already from Brewmasters Warehouse?

 

[GroovePuppy]

OK, planning this for my next brew and I read the whole thread (oh yes I did!) and I was wondering why the bittering hops are added at 55mins rather than 60mins. Is it an IBU tweak?

<bump>

7890

 

[mb2696]

I was thinking of buying this recipe from Brewmasters Warehouse. I've never bought from there..any experience with this vendor? Also, does the grain come milled already from Brewmasters Warehouse?

brewmasters warehouse is awesome...definitely go for it.

grain comes milled for free if you want (specify at checkout).

 

[rawkstar]

Ok...this is my next brew (2nd all grain). Something the SWMBO will enjoy! I noticed the recipe calls for 0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 10L, but my LHBS only has 20L. Any adjustments need to be made for that?

 

[BierMuncher]

Ok...this is my next brew (2nd all grain). Something the SWMBO will enjoy! I noticed the recipe calls for 0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 10L, but my LHBS only has 20L. Any adjustments need to be made for that?

Should be okay...though you may have a more golden tone to the color.

 

[onelegout]

I brewed this today, wort came out spectacularly clear and everything went to plan, until I went to find the yeast I ordered... uh oh. Seems that my olhbs forgot to put the yeast in the box! All I had was a packet of Windsor. Has anyone brewed this with Windsor before?

Cheers,
H

 

[Windsors]

I am going to brew this as 5 gallon AG tomorrow using a new electric herms system I just put together and I need a little advice.

I entered this into Beersmith (my first try) and selected "Temperature Mash, 1 Step, Light Body" as my mash profile. I thought it was closest to what Herms does. Beersmith says to start by mashing in with water at 161.4 and then do a 60 minute mash at 150 ('ll be recirculating through the Herms coil at 150). It then says raise the mash temp to 168 over the next 10 minutes and then sparge for another 10 minutes with 168 sparge water. (I'll probably just sparge until I have my boil volume and the wort starts to lose color)

Does this sound good ?

Thanks

Bill

 

[DFoster]

I am looking to brew this or something similar and would love to reuse the S05 I just washed. Any thoughts on that?

 

[BierMuncher]

I am looking to brew this or something similar and would love to reuse the S05 I just washed. Any thoughts on that?

That's what I do.

 

[DavidSteel]

I've got a pretty big question: What if I did a 5 gallon batch of this and topped off with 5 gallons of water lol? Would that still work, because it sure would make it a lot easier with only 5-gallon equipment. I'd bump the hops up to 1oz or so each addition if I did this. Would it work? lol

 

[sunblock]

Just have to chime in, I got this brewed up and after a month in the keg it just keeps getting better and better. I thought this would be a good brew for my friends, but now any domestic beer I drink just doesnt cut it compared to this one. It will certainly be on regular rotation ..

Thanks BM !!!