Hoppy Honey Blonde Ale
This Hoppy Honey Blonde Ale is the perfect summer refreshment, fusion of honey sweetness and vibrant hop aromas. Easy to brew and even easier to enjoy, this golden ale features a light malt backbone, a touch of honey for added complexity, and a blend of hops that create a tantalizing finish. Great for casual sipping or outdoor gatherings!
ingredients
- 9 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
- 1 lb Honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
- 1 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
- 0.5 lb Flaked Corn
- 1 oz Cascade hops (bittering, at 60 min)
- 0.5 oz Citra hops (aroma, at 15 min)
- 0.5 oz Motueka hops (aroma, at 5 min)
- 1 pkg American Ale Yeast (Safale US-05 or similar)
- 5 oz Priming Sugar (for bottling)
- Water (enough for a 5-gallon batch)
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3 gallons of water to 165°F.
- 2.
Add the crushed grains and flaked corn to the heated water, maintaining a temperature of 152°F for 60 minutes.
- 3.
After the mash, sparge with enough water to collect 6.5 gallons of wort.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil and add the Cascade hops.
- 5.
Boil for 45 minutes, then add the Citra hops.
- 6.
At the final 5 minutes of the boil, add the Motueka hops and stir.
- 7.
Cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or other cooling method.
- 8.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and add honey, stirring gently.
- 9.
Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter with an airlock.
- 10.
Ferment for 1-2 weeks or until fermentation activity ceases.
- 11.
Bottling: Dissolve priming sugar in a small amount of water, add to the bottling bucket, then transfer beer to it.
- 12.
Bottle and let it carbonate for 1-2 weeks before enjoying your Hoppy Honey Blonde!
