Sample Log #3
From the BrewBlog of Joe Brewer – Anytown, Colorado USA
Printed May 3, 2024
Specifics
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BJCP Style Info: Belgian Blond Ale
O.G.: | 1.062 - 1.075 |
F.G.: | 1.008 - 1.018 |
ABV: | 6.0 - 7.5% |
Bitterness: | 15 - 30 IBUs |
Color: | 4 - 7 SRM |
Info: | A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle Belgian complexity, slightly sweet flavor, and dry finish. History: Relatively recent development to further appeal to European Pils drinkers, becoming more popular as it is widely marketed and distributed. Commercial Examples: Leffe Blond, Affligem Blond, La Trappe (Koningshoeven) Blond, Grimbergen Blond, Val-Dieu Blond, Straffe Hendrik Blonde, Brugse Zot, Pater Lieven Blond Abbey Ale, Troubadour Blond Ale. |
General Information
Method: | All Grain |
10.50 kilograms | Belgian Plisen Malt | 91.3% of grist |
0.50 kilograms | German Light Munich Malt | 4.3% of grist |
0.50 kilograms | German Wheat Malt Light | 4.3% of grist |
11.50 kilograms | Total Grain Weight | 100% of grist |
2.00 kilograms | Sucrose (Table Sugar) |
0.65 grams |
Golding 7.0% Pellets @ 90 minutes Type: Bittering Use: Boil |
4.6 AAUs |
0.75 grams |
Golding 7.0% Pellets @ 30 minutes Type: Bittering and Aroma Use: Boil |
5.3 AAUs |
0.50 grams | Saaz 5.8% Pellets @ 1 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Boil |
2.9 AAUs |
1.90 grams | Total Hop Weight | 12.7 AAUs |
Boil
Total Boil Time: | 90 minutes |
Yeast
Name: | Abbey Ale |
Manufacturer: | White Labs |
Product ID: | WLP530 |
Type: | Ale |
Flocculation: | Medium |
Attenuation: | 75% |
Temperature Range: | 19–22°C |
Amount: | 1000 ml |
Mash Profile
Single Step Temperature Mash, Light Bodied Beer
Grain Temperature: | 72°C | Tun Temperature: | 72°C |
Sparge Temperature: | 168°C | PH: | 5.4 |
PPK: | 0 | Efficiency: | 0% |
Notes: | Mash with a direct heat source to maintain temperature. |
Steps
# | Name | Type | Time | Temp. | Description |
1 | Saccharification | Infusion | 75 min. | 65.6°C | Add 100% of mash water at 162° F / 72° C |
2 | Mash Out | Temperature | 10 min. | 75.6°C | Heat to 168° F / 75° C for at least 10 minutes |
Fermentation
Primary: | 7 days @ 72° C |
Secondary: | 7 days @ 70° C |
Age: | 45 days @ 61° C |
Sample Log #3
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Brew Day Data
Target | Actual | |
Strike Water Amount: | 28.8 | |
Strike Water Temperature: | ||
Mash Temperature: | ||
Mash Time: | ||
Sparge Water Amount: | 8.2 | |
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Pre-Boil Gravity: | ||
Pre-Boil Amount: | 12.8 | |
Post-Boil Amount: | 5 | |
Boil Time: | 90 | |
Original Gravity: | 1.068 / 16.6° P | |
Brew Day Notes