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Author:

tmm786

Boil Size: 11.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/19/2016 7:36 PM

Notes: Making an attempt at Pig's Ear Brown from Woodstock Brewery in NH.

Would like to try it with WLP008, but only has US-05 and US-04 available on brew day.

Author:

bhive01

Boil Size: 7.07 Gallons

Boil Time: 75

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 80

Mash Thickness: 2

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 55 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/8/2022 11:29 AM

Notes: Carafa III in original recipe. Could only get Carafa II.
Carafa added in sparge only (for color).

Author:

Huff

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/7/2019 10:35 PM

Notes: After the flame out hops, then whirlpool it down to or below 180 and add the steeping hops for 30 mins. This will keep the bitterness down and the juiciness up It's important to add the first charge of dry hops at high krausen (whenever that is for you)

For the first set of dry hops, (listed here as 1 day) add the hops 1 day after active fermentation begins
For the second set of dry hops, add the hops after removing the yeast/racking and keep on for 2 days

Author:

texranger

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 82

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/29/2018 5:39 PM

Notes:

Author:

WAWooldridge

Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 75

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.25

Primary Temp: 67 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/5/2017 9:03 PM

Notes: Overall Impression:
A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle fruity-spicy Belgian yeast complexity, slightly malty-sweet flavor, and dry finish.

Aroma:
Light earthy or spicy hop nose, along with a lightly grainy-sweet malt character. Shows a subtle yeast character that may include spicy phenolics, perfumy or honey-like alcohol, or yeasty, fruity esters (commonly orange-like or lemony). Light sweetness that may have a slightly sugar-like character. Subtle yet complex.

Appearance:
Light to deep gold color. Generally, very clear. Large, dense, and creamy white to off-white head. Good head retention with Belgian lace.

Flavor:
Smooth, light to moderate grainy-sweet malt flavor initially, but finishes medium-dry to dry with some smooth alcohol becoming evident in the aftertaste. Medium hop and alcohol bitterness to balance. Light hop flavor, can be spicy or earthy. Very soft yeast character (esters and alcohols, which are sometimes perfumy or orange/lemon-like). Light spicy phenolics optional. Some lightly caramelized sugar or honey-like sweetness on palate.

Mouthfeel:
Medium-high to high carbonation, can give mouth-filling bubbly sensation. Medium body. Light to moderate alcohol warmth, but smooth. Can be somewhat creamy.

Comments:
Often has an almost lager-like character, which gives it a cleaner profile in comparison to many other Belgian styles. Belgians use the term Blond, while the French spell it Blonde. Most commercial examples are in the 6.5 – 7% ABV range. Many Trappist or artisanal Belgian beers are called Blond but those are not representative of this style.

History:
Relatively recent development to further appeal to European Pils drinkers, becoming more popular as it is heavily marketed and widely distributed.

Characteristic Ingredients:
Belgian Pils malt, aromatic malts, sugar, Belgian yeast strains that produce complex alcohol, phenolics and perfumy esters, Saazer-type, Styrian Goldings, or East Kent Goldings hops. Spices are not traditionally used, although the ingredients and fermentation by-products may give an impression of spicing (often reminiscent of oranges or lemons). If spices are present, should be a background character only.

Style Comparison:
Similar strength as a Dubbel, similar character as a Belgian Strong Golden Ale or Tripel, although a bit sweeter and not as bitter.

Vital Statistics:
OG: 1.062 – 1.075
FG: 1.008 – 1.018
IBUs: 15 – 30
SRM: 4 – 7
ABV: 6.0 – 7.5%

Commercial Examples:
Affligem Blond, Grimbergen Blond, La Trappe Blond, Leffe Blond, Val-Dieu Blond

Tags:
high-strength, pale-color, top-fermented, western-Europe, traditional-style, balanced

Author:

Tcuz

Boil Size: 27 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 2.0

Primary Temp: 19 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/15/2017 11:27 PM

Notes:

Author:

Jan Erik Johansen

Boil Size: 31 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.041

Efficiency: 68

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 19 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 5/13/2016 1:13 PM

Notes: A very light and crisp beer, close to a lager in style, but fermented as an ale.

Author:

Boil Size: 1.39 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 53

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/2/2015 4:20 PM

Notes: 2nd in class, 4th quarter 2015, Carolina quarterly brew off.

https://carolinaquarterlybrewoff.wordpress.com/winners/2015-2/quarter-4-2015/

Author:

Herr Braumeister

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/22/2015 4:49 AM

Notes:

Author:

Nullni

Boil Size: 70 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.052

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 25 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/22/2015 9:09 PM

Notes:

Author:

TheMashCrusader

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.038

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/31/2014 1:34 PM

Notes:

Author:

victory4lsu

Boil Size: 14 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.041

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.25

Primary Temp: 58 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/14/2015 7:42 PM

Notes:

Author:

Mellow Fellow

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/14/2015 11:57 PM

Notes:

Author:

Genus Brewing

Boil Size: 3.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.065

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/28/2014 7:28 PM

Notes: Heat 4 gallons of water to 167 degrees, stir in grain, rest 1 hr, then sparge to 3.5 or 4 gallons h2o

Author:

Samwhois75

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 30

Boil Gravity: 1.084

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/11/2016 8:12 PM

Notes: Brewed 8/22/2016

Author:

JDKell

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/3/2016 5:30 PM

Notes:

Author:

midge196977@yahoo.com

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 15.6

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Plato

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 2.0

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/28/2015 10:12 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.5

Primary Temp: 50 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/16/2015 3:03 PM

Notes:

Author:

Newk

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.05

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/12/2018 2:11 PM

Notes:

Author:

Darren Hsu

Boil Size: 12 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.087

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 2.4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 17 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/4/2014 4:38 PM

Notes: If pale ale malt is not available, use instead equal amount of Pilsner malt plus 5% weight of Munich malt to compensate the flavor.