Big, blonde and buxom is the style of this Belgian Strong Ale. Her warm embrace suggests potential alcohol and the promise of a good night indeed! A single and simple hop addition allows the purity of the base malt to shine, which is why we've chosen the best European Pilsner malt possible.
OG - 1.065
FG - 1.012
IBU - 25
SRM - 5
ABV 6.9%
Note: Results may vary depending on the types of equipment used. If using the Grainfather, go to grainfather.com to strike water and sparge water calculations. Final batch volumes may vary depending on the brewing system used.
Ingredients for the Belgian Blonde
5.5kg - Weyermann Pilsner Malt
1.0kg - Mangrove Jack's Dextrose (add to boil with 10min remaining)
60 min - 45g Hops #1
15 min - Whirlfloc Tablet
1 Packet - Fermentis Safbrew T-58 Ale Yeast
Brew Time: 3 - 4 weeks
This kit also includes hops products, The exact flavours are a store secret. Exact Hop's names are given on the recipe card in the kit.
45g bag of Hops #1
Instructions
Mash Schedule: 65°c for 90 mins, mash out at 75°c for 10 mins (optional: add 5.2pH buffer to strike water)
Lauter/Sparge: Sparge with enough 75°c water to achieve 28L pre-boil volume
Boil Schedule: Boil for 90 mins, adding hops and whirlfloc and dextrose as indicated.
Fermentation: Cool wort to 24°c aerate wort and pitch yeast. Ferment at 20°c for 2 weeks or until SG reaches 1.012. Bottle or keg condition then enjoy.
Cheers!
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