AgingHopster
Well-Known Member
So, I brewed a blond ale and fermented it in a 15.5 gallon sanke keg. I racked it today into a couple of glass carboys and as it turned out she's more of a brunette than a blond. I can't for the life of me figure out why it's so dark. Beersmith 2 says its supposed to be SRM 4.0 but my chart is showing it to be almost SRM 25. The only clue I have as to what happened is in the Lyel's Golden Syrup. I missed my OG and had to add something to bring it up. The LHBS was closed so I took a chance and added the only thing I had which was an 11 oz jar of Lyel's. The stuff hit the bottom of the keggle and might have caramelized making it darker. I know it hit the bottom because after I added it I ran my paddle across the bottom and felt it thicken up. I stired till it felt normal. That's the only thing I can think might have happened. If anyone would care to look over this recipe and add any suggestions I would be very thankful.
Here is the recipe:
Centennial Blonde (10gal)
Style: Blonde Ale
TYPE: All Grain
Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 13.44 gal
Post Boil Volume: 11.44 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 10.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 9.25 gal
Estimated OG: 1.045 SG
Estimated Color: 4.0 SRM
Estimated IBU: 22.7 IBUs
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
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14 lbs 8 oz Pale Malt (6 Row)
1 lbs 8 oz Cara-Pils
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt 10L
1 lbs Vienna Malt
(Added 11 oz Lyle's Golden Syrup to bring up missed OG)
0.5 oz Centennial 55 min
0.5 oz Centennial 35 min
0.5 oz Cascade 10 min
1.0 oz Centennial 5.0 min
0.5 oz Cascade
2 pkg Nottingham, Danstar
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Total Grain Weight: 18 lbs
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Mash In: Add 26.50 qt of water at 161.9 F -152 F 60 min
Mash Out: Add 12.60 qt of water at 205.8 F -168 F 10 min
Sparge: Fly sparge with 6.83 gal water at 168.0 F
Here is the recipe:
Centennial Blonde (10gal)
Style: Blonde Ale
TYPE: All Grain
Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Boil Size: 13.44 gal
Post Boil Volume: 11.44 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 10.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 9.25 gal
Estimated OG: 1.045 SG
Estimated Color: 4.0 SRM
Estimated IBU: 22.7 IBUs
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
------------
14 lbs 8 oz Pale Malt (6 Row)
1 lbs 8 oz Cara-Pils
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt 10L
1 lbs Vienna Malt
(Added 11 oz Lyle's Golden Syrup to bring up missed OG)
0.5 oz Centennial 55 min
0.5 oz Centennial 35 min
0.5 oz Cascade 10 min
1.0 oz Centennial 5.0 min
0.5 oz Cascade
2 pkg Nottingham, Danstar
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Total Grain Weight: 18 lbs
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Mash In: Add 26.50 qt of water at 161.9 F -152 F 60 min
Mash Out: Add 12.60 qt of water at 205.8 F -168 F 10 min
Sparge: Fly sparge with 6.83 gal water at 168.0 F