This is my attempt at a lower alcohol (3 – 3.5%) blonde ale. I mashed at a higher temp to get more unfermentable sugars.
Style Information
Name:
Blonde Ale
Recipe Type:
All Grain
Grains & Extracts
| Name | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maris Otter Malt | 1.5 kg | |
| Liquid Malt Extract - Light | 1.19 kg | |
| Pilsner | 1 kg | |
| Caramalt | 0.2 kg |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Alpha Acid % | AAU | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motueka | 0.015 kg | 7.1% | 0.1065 | 60 | |
| Motueka | 0.015 kg | 7.1% | 0.1065 | 20 | |
| Motueka | 0.02 kg | 7.1% | 0.142 | 10 | |
| Motueka | 0.025 kg | 7.1% | 0.1775 | 0 | |
| Motueka | 0.025 kg | 7.1% | 0.1775 | 0 |
Adjuncts
| Name | Type | Use | Amount | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Moss | Fining | Boil | 0.005 kg | 15 |
Yeasts
| Name | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Safale US-05 |
Mash Steps
| Name | Step Type | Step Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saccharification Rest | Infusion | 60 | 71 C |
Boil
Amount:
Water Description:
Time:
60 minutes
Target Batch Size:
23 liters
Profile
Actual OG:
1.039
Actual FG:
1.014
Actual ABV:
3.30%
Tasting notes
Easy drinking light beer with distinct Motueka hops presence. Perhaps a bit watery as I would have expected given the low OG, but refreshingly drinkable. It got drunk up really fast as it was my go to beer whenever I wanted something light. I'll definately be making more low alc beers like this.