#36 – Hoppy Blondes

Belgian Blond Ale*
January 13, 2013
#36 - Hoppy Blondes View Label
#36 - Hoppy Blondes
OG1.087
FG1.008
IBU32
ABV10.35%
Belgian Blond Ale* 5 gallons  ·  Batch #36
Brewed December 15, 2012Bottled January 5, 2013

Grains

  • 11 lbsBelgian Pilsner Malt
  • 1 lbBelgian Wheat Malt
  • 12 ozHoney Malt

Hops

  • 60 min1 ozTettnang4.5% AA
  • 30 min1 ozHallertauer4.5% AA
  • 20 min1 ozStyrian Celeia3.1% AA
  • 10 min1 ozSaaz3.1% AA
  • 14 days (dry hop): 1 oz East Kent Goldings5.6% AA

Sugars

  • 1 lbSucrose

Yeast

2 liter starter of Belgian Witbier Wyeast #3944

This beer finished a bit drier than anticipated, and is probably due to a lower mash temp. That said, even after one week in bottle, it’s just freakin’ fantastic! The complex hop profile is exactly what we had set out to do…and they all meld perfectly together. The inspiration came from Gouden Carolus’ Hopsinjoor.

* While the base style is a Belgian Blond Ale, this is most certainly out of style. The hops are kicked up a bit (mostly on the aroma/flavor, but bitter too), and the alcohol is increased to balance out the extra bitterness.