Golden Honey Hoppy Blonde Ale
This enticing blonde ale combines the subtle sweetness of honey with a refreshing hoppy twist from Zythos hops. With its bright golden hue and crisp finish, every sip offers a perfect balance of flavors—making this brew a refreshing choice for warm days and social gatherings. Enjoy this beautiful blend of floral notes and a soft malt backbone that beckons you back for more!
ingredients
- 9 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
- 1 lb Flaked Corn
- 0.5 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
- 0.5 lb Honey (added at flameout)
- 1 oz Zythos Hops (bittering, 60 min)
- 1 oz Zythos Hops (flavor, 15 min)
- 1 oz Zythos Hops (aroma, 5 min)
- 1 Whirlfloc tablet (optional, 15 min)
- 1 packet American Ale Yeast (Wyeast 1056 or Safale US-05)
- 5 oz Priming Sugar (for bottling)
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3.5 gallons of water to approximately 165°F for mashing.
- 2.
Mash the grains in the heated water for 60 minutes, maintaining a temperature of around 150-155°F.
- 3.
Sparge the mash with 3 gallons of water, collecting roughly 6.5 gallons of wort in your brew kettle.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil, adding the 1 oz of Zythos hops for bittering.
- 5.
After 45 minutes, add the 1 Whirlfloc tablet and the 1 oz of Zythos hops for flavor.
- 6.
After 5 more minutes of boiling, remove from heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 7.
Cool the wort quickly to about 70°F using an immersion chiller.
- 8.
Transfer the wort to a sanitized fermenter, topping off with water to reach 5 gallons if necessary.
- 9.
Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter with an airlock.
- 10.
After primary fermentation (about 1-2 weeks), bottle with 5 oz of priming sugar dissolved in a cup of boiling water.
- 11.
Condition the bottles for 1-2 weeks at room temperature before chilling and enjoying.
