Romex2121
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I’m having some issues with getting My blonde ales crisp and clean , I brew AG and use a 5 gal. Igloo as a MT so far I prefer the light ales And have brewed Biermunchers centennial Blonde a few times and Brulosophers best Blonde Ale twice ,, they come out ok but seem kinda blah and lacking ,, with all the compliments these two guys get with their beers it’s got to be something on my end that’s not right ,,
I follow the recipes to the tee including fermenting temps and times ..
I’m wondering if it’s my water that’s causing issues , I have no idea what’s in my tap water but it seems good for drinking (I’ve had worse) , So far I’ve tried half tap (used campden tabs) half RO,, 100% RO which made the finished beer seem kinda flat and lacking,, I’ve also used 100% spring (Bottled) water but still can’t seem to get a good clean,crisp flavor , as of yet I’ve never tried building a water profile I’ve read a lot about it but don’t quite understand it
ive also tried different levels of carbing ( bottles) thinking that would help..
There’s a beer called
Pistol Pete’s 1888 (4.8abv / 20 IBU) that a Craft brewer in Albuquerque NM. makes and sells here in Carlasbad NM. its a Blonde Ale but it’s got a Lager Type quality it’s crisp , clean and has a nice hop flavor to it without being bitter ..
this is what I think a blonde ale should be but so far mine hasn’t made it there yet ,,
I follow the recipes to the tee including fermenting temps and times ..
I’m wondering if it’s my water that’s causing issues , I have no idea what’s in my tap water but it seems good for drinking (I’ve had worse) , So far I’ve tried half tap (used campden tabs) half RO,, 100% RO which made the finished beer seem kinda flat and lacking,, I’ve also used 100% spring (Bottled) water but still can’t seem to get a good clean,crisp flavor , as of yet I’ve never tried building a water profile I’ve read a lot about it but don’t quite understand it
ive also tried different levels of carbing ( bottles) thinking that would help..
There’s a beer called
Pistol Pete’s 1888 (4.8abv / 20 IBU) that a Craft brewer in Albuquerque NM. makes and sells here in Carlasbad NM. its a Blonde Ale but it’s got a Lager Type quality it’s crisp , clean and has a nice hop flavor to it without being bitter ..
this is what I think a blonde ale should be but so far mine hasn’t made it there yet ,,