Belgian Blond Recipe Suggestions

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  1. firstthenlast

    firstthenlast Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Massachusetts

    Hey guys,

    I am looking make a belgian blond and want some recipe suggestions- I want something pretty textbook 18A. I was thinking Pilsner base some aromatic and saaz with 3522 yeast and maybe a lb of sugar cause I like beer dry. Lets hear the suggestions.
     
    #1 firstthenlast, Mar 28, 2014
  2. PortLargo

    PortLargo Pooh-Bah (1,831) Oct 19, 2012 Florida
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    Suggestions? You're already there, just brew it. I would use the single pilsner malt and nothing else. To me the aromatic would be too much. The 3522 is a dandy. Saaz is great, or some combo of Styrian Goldings or Hallertauer will also work. It's amazing how something so simple can be so good.

    I'm not a big fan of large sugar additions, but it is a solid way to brew. When I made my La Chouffe clone I just eliminated the sugar to keep it at the 18A level and was very pleased. I did add a smidge of coriander at the end of the boil to keep the Gnomes happy.
     
    #2 PortLargo, Mar 28, 2014
  3. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
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    If you're looking for something textbook, Jamil's recipe in BCS would be the way to go.
     
    #3 MrOH, Mar 28, 2014
  4. ericj551

    ericj551 Pooh-Bah (1,638) Apr 29, 2004 Canada (AB)
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    I agree with others, you're pretty much there. Wyeast 3787 is my go to Belgian strain, but 3522 is a close second. You can't go wrong with either.

    My tripel was pilsner, a touch of aromatic and 1.5 pounds homemade light amber candy sugar. 1.080-1.012 when I racked to the secondary and it's tasting great.
     
    #4 ericj551, Mar 28, 2014
  5. ventura78

    ventura78 Pundit (972) Nov 22, 2003 Massachusetts

    I make this one all the time ( for 6 gallons )

    15 lbs Pilsen
    2 lbs table sugar
    .75 Columbus 60 min
    .33 Columbus 20 min
    1.5 saaz 7 min
    1 oz centennial 1 min.

    wyeast 3522
     
    #5 ventura78, Mar 28, 2014
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  6. firstthenlast

    firstthenlast Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Massachusetts

    settled,

    12lb pilsner
    .5lb aromatic
    1lb sugar

    .5oz hallertau at 90
    .5oz saaz at 5

    OG=1060 (only 65% eff)

    2 packs 3522

    How much darker does 90 minute boil make beer?
     
    #6 firstthenlast, Mar 29, 2014
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