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BrewBlog: Strawberry Blonde

Specifics

Style:

Category:	Light Hybrid Beer
Number:	06B

Easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer.

Commercial Examples: Pelican Kiwanda Cream Ale, Russian River Aud Blonde, Rogue Oregon Golden Ale, Widmer Blonde Ale, Fuller’s Summer Ale, Hollywood Blonde, Redhook Blonde.

Brewer:

Nicholas Trandem

Brew Date:

July 01, 2012

Yield:

4 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

7/13.8

Bitterness:

27.1 IBU (Tinseth)

BU/GU

0.49

Calories:

178 (12 ounces)

Conditioning:

Bottles

ABV:

6.3%

ABW:

4.9%

Bottling ABV:

6.8%

Batch No:	TPR4
OG:	1.055
OG (Plato):	13.57° P
Target OG:	1.050
Reading 1:	1.008 (11 days)
FG:	1.008
FG (Plato):	2.05° P
Target FG:	1.013
Real Extract:	4.13° P
App. Atten.:	84.9%
Real Atten.:	69.5%

General Information

Method:	Extract

Method:

Extract

Secondary on 1lb strawberries

Recipe

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Enter desired final yield (volume):		gallons

Extracts

3.00 pounds

DME - Extra Light

42.9% of grist

3.00 pounds

LME - Wheat

42.9% of grist

6.00 pounds

Total Extract Weight

85.7% of grist

Grains

1.00 pounds

British Torrified Wheat

Color (L):	1-1.5 °L
Info/Use:	Puffed wheat created by high heat. Use in pale ales, bitters and milds.

14.3% of grist

1.00 pounds

Total Grain Weight

14.3% of grist

Hops

0.50 ounces

Tettnanger

Region:	Germany, United States
AAU Range:	3 - 6%
Notes:	Fine, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Saaz, Spalt
Example:	Lager, Ale; Gulpener Pilsener, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Anderson Valley ESB

6.5% Leaf @ 60 minutes

3.3 AAUs

0.60 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

4.5% Leaf @ 30 minutes

2.7 AAUs

0.60 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

4.5% Leaf @ 5 minutes

2.7 AAUs

0.50 ounces

Hallertauer Gold

Region:	Germany
AAU Range:	6 - 6%
Notes:	Known for its aromatic properties similar to Hallertauer.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Crystal, Mount Hood
Example:	Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat

4.3% Pellets @ 5 minutes

2.2 AAUs

2.20 ounces

Total Hop Weight

10.8 AAUs

Boil

Total Boil Time:	60 minutes

Total Boil Time:

60 minutes

Yeast

Name:	Belgian Strong Ale
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP545
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	78-85%
Alcohol Tolerance:	High
Temperature Range:	66–72°F
Amount:	35 ml

Water Profile

Denver, Colorado

Calicum:	31.5 ppm
Bicarbonate:	104 ppm
Sulfate:	50.8 ppm
Chloride:	23.5 ppm
Sodium:	21.4 ppm
Magnesium:	8.5 ppm
PH:	7.8%

Fermentation

Primary:

11 days @ 68° F

Tasting Reviews

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Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

Review by

Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

Review by

Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

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