Strong Blonde AleBatch Size:18 gal.
Brewed By: Roger Burns / Steve LambertEfficiency:65%
Mash
Malt NameWt. (lbs.)% of Mash
Pale Malt 2-Row (Maris Otter)3581.4
Vienna49.3
Cane Sugar49.3
Total Weight43.00
Mash & Sparge Water info.
Strike Temp.Mash In GallonsSparge GallonsSparge Temp.
172.6°F12.4 gal.13.8 gal.170°F
Hops
Hop VarietyAlpha Acid %Amt. (oz.)Boil (min.)Hop IBU
Sterling - Whole53.56019.1
Sterling - Whole51.75307.3
Sterling - Whole51.7551.9
Beer Stats
Estimated Beer ColorSGABV(%)AA(%)Balance Value (BV)
6 SRM1.0586.179.31.12
FGIBUCaloriesTarget BV
 1.01228.3254
(per 16 oz. Pint)
1.02
Target Beer Style Info. & Typical Ingredients
LIGHT ALE
Blond Ale

SG Range: 1.038 to 1.054
FG Range: 1.008 to 1.013
IBU Range: 15 to 28
SRM Range: 3 to 6
Generally all malt, but can include up to 25% wheat malt and some sugar adjuncts. Any hop variety can be used. Clean American, lightly fruity English, or Kölsch yeast. May also be made with lager yeast, or cold-conditioned. May have honey, spices and/or fruit added.
This information is derived from the BJCP Style Guidelines, 2008 edition, with permission of the copyright owner, Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc. The most current version of the full guidelines can be found on the BJCP website, www.bjcp.org.
Session Notes
Yeast Strain(s) Used: WLP090 San Diego Super Yeast
Fermentaion Temp: 65°F
Added sugar after 3 days into fermenter. Raised a healthy pitch of yeast on stir plate. SDSY is fast and amazing, but threw more esters than expected. Next time, will attempt to ferment cooler.