Blonde Ale

Blonde ale is a light, refreshing beer that is perfect for enjoying on a warm day. This recipe will guide you through the process of making your own delicious blonde ale at home.

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Blonde Ale

Ingredients

  • 8 lbs Pale Malt
  • 1 lb Crystal Malt
  • 1 oz Cascade Hops
  • 1 oz Saaz Hops
  • 1 package Ale Yeast
  • 5 oz Priming Sugar
  • Water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat 3 gallons of water to 160°F.
  2. Add the Pale Malt and Crystal Malt to the hot water and steep for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the grains and bring the liquid to a boil.
  4. Add Cascade Hops and boil for 45 minutes.
  5. Add Saaz Hops and boil for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and cool the wort to 70°F.
  7. Transfer the wort to a fermenter and add the Ale Yeast.
  8. Seal the fermenter and let the beer ferment for 2 weeks.
  9. Add Priming Sugar to the beer and transfer to bottles or a keg.
  10. Let the beer carbonate for 2 weeks before enjoying.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
60 minutes
Total time:
90 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
12g
Protein
2g
Fat
0g

Supplies

Large pot Fermenter Bottles or keg

Tools

Thermometer Strainer Stirring spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the blonde ale chilled in a pint glass, and pair it with grilled chicken or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a lighter version, reduce the amount of Priming Sugar used for carbonation.

Cost

$30