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

[arnobg]

To add to the confusion, for some reason I thought the poster said it wasn't dry enough :smack: so I was thinking why in the world would you mash higher. Well now that this is all cleared up, carry on.

 

[Pyg]

I have to say I have been adding a shot of citrus rum to this home brew and it is excellent!

 

[tpiton]

Anyone tried this extract version? wondering if 1 lb of carapils is too much ?

Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 6.57 gal
Estimated OG: 1.044 SG
Estimated Color: 3.2 SRM
Estimated IBU: 16.8 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amount Item Type % or IBU
5.00 lb Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 83.3 %
1.00 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 16.7 %
0.25 oz Centennial [9.50%] (45 min) Hops 7.8 IBU
0.25 oz Centennial [9.50%] (20 min) Hops 5.1 IBU
0.25 oz Cascade [7.80%] (10 min) Hops 2.5 IBU
0.25 oz Cascade [7.80%] (5 min) Hops 1.4 IBU
1 Pkgs Nottingham (Danstar #-) Yeast-Ale

 

[HiImBrian]

Currently drinking a nice mug of this right now, and even at 6.5% it's not too shabby! haha oops!

 

[Pyg]

Anyone tried this extract version? wondering if 1 lb of carapils is too much ?



Batch Size: 5.50 gal

Boil Size: 6.57 gal

Estimated OG: 1.044 SG

Estimated Color: 3.2 SRM

Estimated IBU: 16.8 IBU

Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.0 %

Boil Time: 60 Minutes



Ingredients:

------------

Amount Item Type % or IBU

5.00 lb Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 83.3 %

1.00 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 16.7 %

0.25 oz Centennial [9.50%] (45 min) Hops 7.8 IBU

0.25 oz Centennial [9.50%] (20 min) Hops 5.1 IBU

0.25 oz Cascade [7.80%] (10 min) Hops 2.5 IBU

0.25 oz Cascade [7.80%] (5 min) Hops 1.4 IBU

1 Pkgs Nottingham (Danstar #-) Yeast-Ale

I have not, but that exact recipe is on deck for my fermenting bucket !

 

[WrQth]

Anyone tried this extract version? wondering if 1 lb of carapils is too much ?

Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 6.57 gal
Estimated OG: 1.044 SG
Estimated Color: 3.2 SRM
Estimated IBU: 16.8 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
------------
Amount Item Type % or IBU
5.00 lb Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 83.3 %
1.00 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 16.7 %
0.25 oz Centennial [9.50%] (45 min) Hops 7.8 IBU
0.25 oz Centennial [9.50%] (20 min) Hops 5.1 IBU
0.25 oz Cascade [7.80%] (10 min) Hops 2.5 IBU
0.25 oz Cascade [7.80%] (5 min) Hops 1.4 IBU
1 Pkgs Nottingham (Danstar #-) Yeast-Ale

1lb of carapils is what I've used the last two times I did the extract version, it was fine and did not impact it negatively.

 

[Sellick]

I just recently made the jump into AG brewing because I wanted to find the least expensive, but good, beer that I can just always have around the house. Picked up the ingredients for $17.50! Added a little extra Cascade to my batch and reused some WLP004 Irish Red Ale yeast that I had harvested from my last beer. Hoping to have it ready and kegged for a party in two weeks, sounds like this beer can make that happen. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for sharing the recipe! Really looking forward to trying it out!

 

[EtchyLives]

I just recently made the jump into AG brewing because I wanted to find the least expensive, but good, beer that I can just always have around the house. Picked up the ingredients for $17.50! Added a little extra Cascade to my batch and reused some WLP004 Irish Red Ale yeast that I had harvested from my last beer. Hoping to have it ready and kegged for a party in two weeks, sounds like this beer can make that happen. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for sharing the recipe! Really looking forward to trying it out!

WLP004 will easily get this beer fermented and clear (with a cold crash) in two weeks. I did mine at 67F and was bottling it up with no problems. I love that yeast for low-gravity, fast-turnaround beers.

I did another 11 gallons this weekend but used pilsner as a base grain. The wort was much lighter in color than I expected and I'm going to do a side by side comparison with the batch I made last week with pale malt. I'm getting close to the 50 gallon mark for amount of Centennial Blonde I've brewed and I've given away almost all of it.

 

[Sellick]

WLP004 will easily get this beer fermented and clear (with a cold crash) in two weeks. I did mine at 67F and was bottling it up with no problems. I love that yeast for low-gravity, fast-turnaround beers.

Perfect! It got my last beer down to FG in only 3 days, so I believe you.

 

[phyllobeddo]

I brewed this recently and used Conan yeast. I plan to dry hop it as well. We'll see how it turns out.

 

[Redtab78]

I just racked the 5 gal version of this recipe into a secondary ontop of 2 cans of del monte apricot halves (pureed in a food processor then boiled for 10 min) after only 5 days in the primary. The goal was to add a hint of apricot to the final beer. I will only leave it in the secondary until Sunday (so 3 days) provided the additional fermentation has stopped.

I'll report back with the results, just incase anyone else was wondering about adding canned fruit or about adding fruit in general to this beer.

 

[RedlegEd]

I just wanted to add that my first batch of BM's wonderful recipe came out great! My only tweaks were using German Pale Ale malt, replace the Cascade with Ahtanum (gives a little more floral nose,) US-05 instead of Notty, and mashed high (~158 due to stupid mistake on my part, 1.048 -> 1.013, ~4.6%) This is such a wonderful forgiving recipe, it's no wonder there are almost 500 pages to this thread! BTW, it's not chill haze, but condensation on the glass. The perfect "lawnmower" beer, thanks ever so much Kevin!
Ed

 

[Bamsdealer]

Brewed many versions of this depending on what I had on hand. This time its honey malt instead of c10, no Vienna and oats in place of carapils. Hops stay the same.

 

[pandamonium]

I brewed this today. Rounded up the weights because my LHBS scale was broken, so used 10 lbs 2 row, 1 lb vienna, 1 lb crystal 10, and 1 lb carapils. I upped the hop additions proportionally so the IBUs ended up 60 with a calculated OG of 1.060 or something like that. My hydrometer broke when I was carrying all my gear upstairs, so no gravity measurements but it'll work out. Pitched 1 packet of rehydrated US05.

If it works out, I'm going to call it "Plus-Sized Blonde". I think the guys in college who used to make fun of my choice in women would like that, too. Like I told them, beggars cant be choosers.

 

[wiggybrewer]

Plus-sized blonde, been there, done that! Haha!

 

[WrQth]

I did that once a bunch of times

I have 11 gallons (half was dry hopped) of this just about to finish ferementing and can't wait to taste it

 

[carlk47]

To save time with a 3-month old at home I brewed this yesterday as a Partial mash/partial boil with a 30 minute mash and 30 minute boil.

Used filtered tap water for the mash as I normally would for my AG beers and distilled for the topoff water for the extract portion of the brew. Adjusted the centennial hops to 30 minutes and added extra to get the total IBUs to 21.

First time trying it in this format and interested to see how it turns out as my brew day was 2 hours total start to finish!

 

[Shenanigans]

I know it depends on your individual brewing process and storage conditions but when bottling in general how long does it take before this beer starts going past its peak?

I'm planning my brew schedule for the summer beers now and was wondering if I brewed this in May and it was ready to drink by June would it still be tasting as good in August?

Last time I brewed it it was gone within a month so I don't know how long it stays good. I'll be storing it in the basement at about 60F

 

[jcav]

Ok, I said I would post back so here goes. This beer is very easy on the palate and is light in body. It has some citrus hops in the aroma and is a great representative of a blonde ale in my opinion. Mine came out crisp, dry and very refreshing. It is also very quenching on a hot day. We had a family get together last Sunday and we had 10 gallons on tap. Everyone absolutely loved this beer and they drank most of it on me! This beer is an excellent gateway beer for those who might not think they like craft beer. If they already like craft beer, then keep some hidden, it's such a session ale that they will keep going down very easy. My daughter in law loved this beer that I made especially for her. I will now make this regularly for large gatherings to have on tap as another type of beer to offer. It's a nice change from all the 7 and 8 percent beers I have been brewing lately. Thanks BierMuncher for a great recipe!!

Here is pic of this great easy drinking beer.

Here is my daughter in law enjoying this beer that she requested I brew for her!

 

[jbb3]

Let me be the first to say; Beautiful! And the beer ain't bad either...

 

[Subdivisions]

Reminds me of a quote from the man himself back at the beginning of this thread. Granted, it's your daughter in law, so maybe not appropriate.

The chicks will be all over you.

 

[jcav]

Reminds me of a quote from the man himself back at the beginning of this thread. Granted, it's your daughter in law, so maybe not appropriate.

Anyway, I like your screen name and signature line! I've seen Rush many many times over the years starting with the "Signals" tour in 1982 my senior year...Yea I am old!

John

 

[Sellick]

After 5 days of primary and the 5 days cold crashing in secondary, I kegged my first batch of this last night. Tasted fantastic when I pulled a sample. Really looking forward to sharing it at a party this weekend! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Redtab78]

I just racked the 5 gal version of this recipe into a secondary ontop of 2 cans of del monte apricot halves (pureed in a food processor then boiled for 10 min) after only 5 days in the primary. The goal was to add a hint of apricot to the final beer. I will only leave it in the secondary until Sunday (so 3 days) provided the additional fermentation has stopped.

I'll report back with the results, just incase anyone else was wondering about adding canned fruit or about adding fruit in general to this beer.

so far, not a good idea on my part. WAY too tart. shoulda stuck with the original plan of just a blonde....lesson learned lol

 

[gman1974]

My favorite beer style is IPA, but man I can honestly say that this recipe a very nice change of pace from the IPA scene. I brewed a 10 gallon batch of this a few weeks back and it is going fast! It's a very drinkable beer that all my beer drinking co-workers love as well.

I'll be brewing another 10 gallon batch of this soon. It is quickly becoming a favorite of mine and perhaps the best beer that I've brewed to date. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe!

 

[Quaffman]

So I'm finally getting back to brewing after a hiatus. This recipe is always a good ol standby. Has anyone ever tried to make a sour out of this recipe? I've got a 2 year old Flanders red that's finally ready to keg and I'm thinking I'll put 5 gallons on those dregs.

 

[Subdivisions]

Anyway, I like your screen name and signature line! I've seen Rush many many times over the years starting with the "Signals" tour in 1982 my senior year...Yea I am old!

John

Me too!! I'm old myself. My name is John also!! Cheers brother.

 

[jcav]

Me too!! I'm old myself. My name is John also!! Cheers brother.

Cheers John! Glad to know you!

 

[Redtab78]

so far, not a good idea on my part. WAY too tart. shoulda stuck with the original plan of just a blonde....lesson learned lol

I correct myself, since this post (5 days) this beer has really matured and lost the tart, and is now an amazing beer! I had a neighbor over to try and it, and lets just say he was very surprised and pleased and asked me to make him a case of it bottled so Thank you Biermuncher!!!

 

[Barker]

How do you guys think this beer would be if I racked it on top of rhubarb for a week or so? I'm looking for something to brew that has a sour finish and have the ingredients around for this brew. Thoughts?