How to Brew BELGIAN BLONDE ALE
Channel: TheApartmentBrewer
Date: 2022-05-23

(Go to 2:27 to skip intro skit) It's long overdue, but here is the first beer in the Belgium-trip inspired series on some classic Belgian beers! This Belgian Blonde is a great place to start for getting the hang of brewing bigger and more complex Belgian ales, and makes a fantastic summer beer as well!
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Recipe on Brewfather: https://share.brewfather.app/M6Y076ifk2HGwv

Recipe for 5 gallons, your efficiency may vary:

"Flemish Gold"

6.5% ABV          31 IBU 

6 lb Dingemans Pilsner (52.1%)
4 lb Dingemans Pale (34.7%)
0.5 lb Dingemans Aromatic (4.3%)
1 lb Simplicity Candi Syrup (8.7%)

Step Mash:
148 F (64 C) for 45 min
158 F (70 C) for 30 min
170 F (77 C) for 15 min

Water (ppm): Ca: 60, Mg: 6, Na: 18, SO4: 62, Cl: 79, HCO3: 47
Add 2g Gypsum, 2g Epsom, 5g CaCl and 2g Baking Soda to 8 gal (30 L) of spring water.
Adjust mash pH to 5.2-5.5 with lactic acid or slaked lime if needed.

60 minute boil
60 min - 0.5 oz (14g) Magnum (13.4% AA)
5 min - 2 oz (56g) Saaz (5.2% AA)

OG: 1.057

Yeast: Imperial B48 Triple Double

Ferment by pitching at 65 F (16 C) letting free rise no higher than 82 F (27 C). Let free fall to condition in a keg or fermenter for another week or so before packaging

FG: 1.008
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0:00 Intro Skit
2:27 Intro and Welcome
3:06 Beer Description and Approach
6:05 Recipe
11:24 Brew day
15:00 Fermentation Plan
20:07 Fermentation Follow-Up
20:38 Pour and Tasting Notes
25:02 Potential Improvements
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