Lovin' Summer Key Lime Blonde Ale (L'Skeys Blonde)

Add in 3lb of Graham Crackers (no preservatives) to the mash

At flameout add lime zest (peel would be easier to filter, use peeler and only take green) 2-3 limes (3-6 key limes)

Ferment at 60°F (16°C) for one week

Then allow temperature to free rise to 70°F (21°C)

Upon completion of fermentation (taste test before dry hopping), Add in 1/2 lb Graham Crackers (no preservatives) to Primary in hop bag, add dry hops direct and wait 2–3 days

Crash the beer to 35°F (2°C)

Then bottle or keg and carbonate to approximately 2.5 volumes of CO2.

Pull samples off and taste test with following to calculate potency before kegging:

For more lime flavor; at kegging add lime zest/peel soaked in vodka to taste; 6-8 key lime zest/peels to 2oz or 1/4 cup decent vodka; shake every other day (strain before adding)

Duplicate with two fresh Mexican vanilla beans; scrape inside and soak

(Lovely Summer Keys)


This was a solid brew, will brew again...maybe a touch more vanilla, maybe more lime, maybe a little more GC...overall really good, lots of good compliments